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  • Lot# : 121 Mexico

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    Guadalajara Provisionals 1867: First Printing Medio (½) real black, imperforate on white medium wove paper, a fine used example with large margins all round, slightest of stains from glue used as gum, lightly cancelled by part wreathed Guadalajara handstamp in black. Scarce so fine. Cert. Mepsi (2002) Gi 1A = £ 250/Scott = $ 250.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 122 Mexico

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    Guadalajara Provisionals 1867: First Printing un (1) real black, imperforate on greyish-blue medium wove paper, a cut-round used example cancelled by large part oval SAYULA handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 452). The provisional issue is extremely scarce used as a 'sub-consignment' outside of Guadalajara itself. Cert. Mepsi (2019) Gi 5 = £ 170/Scott = $ 450+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 123 Mexico

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    Guadalajara Provisionals 1867: First Printing Medio (½) real black, imperforate on dark blue medium wove paper, a fine used example with large margins on three sides, imperceptibly touched at top, cancelled by large part "Correos / Guadalajara" oval handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 295) in black. Slight thin but scarce so fine. Cert. Mepsi (2019) Gi 6 = £ 170/Scott = $ 450.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 124 Mexico

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    Guadalajara Provisionals 1867: First Printing un (1) real black, imperforate on greyish-blue medium wove paper, touched on two sides, used on piece and overlapping fine 2nd Printing 2 r. black, imperforate on green quadrille paper, cancelled by light "Correos / Guadalajara" oval handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 295) in black. A scarce and attractive piece. Cert. Mepsi (2019) Gi 6+9 = £ 100+/Scott = $ 370.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 125 Mexico

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    Guadalajara Provisionals 1867: First Printing un real black, imperforate on white medium wove paper, used on large piece tied by superb strike of Guadalajara wreath handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 298). The adhesive crossed by file fold but scarce. Cert. Mepsi (2019) Gi 2A = £ 150/Scott = $ 250.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 126 Mexico

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    Guadalajara Provisionals 1867: First Printing 2 reales black, imperforate on dark green medium wove paper, a used example with large margins all round, overprinted "Cd. Guzman." in black inverted at base, cancelled by Cuidad Guman mute handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 343) in black. Slight bleach stain at top but a remarkably fine example of this rare Provisional of which but 30 are believed to exist. Cert. Mepsi (2019) Scott = $ 500.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 127 Mexico

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    Guadalajara Provisionals 1867: First Printing 2 reales black, imperforate on white wove paper, a superb used example with ample margins all round, used on 1867 entire letter to Leon tied by Guadalajara wreath handstamp with oval "Correos / Guadalajara" datestamp (Jan 23) in black (Schatzkes figs. 298+295). An outstanding entire used in the first few weeks of issue. Cert. Mepsi (1999) Gi 3.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 128 Mexico

    Zacatecas 1861: 8 r. black on red-brown, a used example on October 1861 cover to Guadalajara (Kunhardt correspondence), quadrisected to pay the 2 reales rate, tied by straight line ZACATECAS handstamp (Schatzkes 1854B) in black. File fold well away from the adhesive, a scarce usage Scott = $ 250.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 129 Mexico

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    Guadalajara Provisionals 1867: Second Printing 2 reales black, imperforate on green thin quadrille paper used on small piece with two Third Printing Un (1) real black, imperforate on blued thin oblong quadrille paper, all three stamps with good margins for this issue, tied by two strikes of oval "Franqueado / Guadalajara" handstamps (Schatzkes fig. 296) in black. Exceptional and attractive piece. Signed Thier. Cert. Mepsi (2019) Gi 9A+12A.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 130 Mexico

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    Guadalajara Provisionals 1867: Second Printing 2 reales black, imperforate on green thin quadrille paper and Third Printing Un (1) real black, imperforate on blued thin oblong quadrille paper, each with huge margins all round for this issue, used on 16 October 1867 cover to Guadalajara cancelled by single strike of circular "Franco En C. Guzman" handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 342) in black. A rare and fine cover. Signed Thier. Cert. Mepsi (1999).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 131 Mexico

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    Guadalajara Provisionals 1867: Second Printing 2 reales black on green thin paper with serrated roulette all round, a fine used example tied to piece by large part "Correos / Guadalajara" oval handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 295) in black. Exceptionally fine with good colour and full roulettes. Signed Gilbert. Cert. Mepsi (2006) Gi 8B = £ 170/Scott = $225.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 132 Mexico

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    Guadalajara Provisionals 1867: Second Printing 2 reales black on green, imperforate on green thin batonné paper, used on 10 May 1867 large part cover to Guadalajara tied by both a corner stain and faint circular FRANCO EN ZACOALCO handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 366). Slight file fold faults internally but a scarce 'sub-consigned' usage. Cert. Mepsi (2019).rnrnProvenance: Pencil manuscript on reverse: 'Morgenhaus, Spring Sale, 5 May 1915, Geo. T.'
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF

    Lot# : 133 Mexico

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    Guadalajara Provisionals 1867: Second Printing 2 reales black on green thin laid batonné paper with serrated roulette all round, a fine used example cancelled by part "Correos / Guadalajara" oval handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 295) in black. Exceptionally fine with good colour and full roulettes. Cert. Mepsi (2019) Gi 8B = £ 170/Scott = $225.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 134 Mexico

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    Guadalajara Provisionals 1867: Second Printing 2 reales black on green thin batonné paper with serrated roulette all round, a used example on cover to Autlan cancelled by Guadalajara mute handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 300). One or two roulettes pulled at left and some overall soiling to letter-sheet but a very rare usage on letter. Cert. Mepsi (2017).rnrnNote: It is beileved that there are just 4 known examples of this stamp on letter.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600 CHF

    Lot# : 135 Mexico

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    Guadalajara Provisionals 1867: Third Printing 2. reales black, imperforate on rose thin wove paper, a fine used example tied to 1868 letter-sheet to Zapotlan by oval "Franqueado / Guadalajara" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 296). The cover very weak along the folds but a scarce, late usage. Cert. Mepsi (2019).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 136 Mexico

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    Guadalajara Provisionals 1867: Third Printing 4. reales black, imperforate on lightly blued thin wove paper, an unused example with large margins all round, fresh and very fine. Trivial wrinkle from hinge but an exceptional stamp with just four examples believed to exist. A rarity. Cert. Mepsi (2003) Gi 4 = £ 375/Scott = $ 500.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,500 CHF

    Lot# : 137 Mexico

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    Guadalajara Provisionals 1867: Third Printing Un (1) real black, imperforate on green batonné paper and 2. reales black, imperforate on rose quadrille paper, each with huge margins for this issue, tied to 29 April 1868 cover to Guadalajara by single strike of circular "Franco En C. Guzman" handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 342) in black. A rare and very fine cover. Cert. Mepsi (2011).
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 138 Mexico

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    Guadalajara Provisionals 1867: Third Printing 4. reales black, imperforate on white thin laid batonné paper, an unused example with huge margins all round, fresh and very fine. Trivial wrinkles and thin from old hinge but an exceptional stamp with just ten examples recorded unused. A rarity. Cert. Mepsi (2019) Gi 19A = £ 60/Scott = $ 100.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF

    Lot# : 139 Mexico

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    Guadalajara Provisionals 1867: Third Printing Un (1) real black, imperforate on blued thin oblong quadrille paper, a horizontal pair used on 24 October 1867 cover to Mexico City cancelled by oval "Franqueado / Guadalajara" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 296). Internal docketing stating received on Nov 4th. A delightful and very rare cover. Cert. Mepsi (2017).
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 140 Mexico

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    Guadalajara Provisionals 1868: Fourth Printing un (1) real black, imperforate on green laid batonné paper, torn prior to application on 18 Sept 1868 cover to Colima tied by rare FRANCO EN / TONYLA two line handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 461). A rare 'sub-consigned' late usage after the issue of the 1868 Hidalgo general issue. Cert. Mepsi (2019).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 141 Mexico

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    Guadalajara Provisionals 1868: Fourth Printing 2 reales black, imperforate on lilac laid batonné paper, huge margins all round, used on large part front of cover to Guadalajara tied by fine strike of oval FRANCO / TECOLOTLAN handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 401). The adhesive crossed by file fold but scarce. Cert. Mepsi (2003). Ex collection Omar Rodriguez.rn 
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF

    Lot# : 142 Mexico

    Guadalajara Provisionals 1867/68: The Collection of 20 choice unused examples, all with four margins: with First Printing 2 reales on green medium wove, un peso on lilac medium wove, Second Printing 2 r. on green quadrille, Third Printing 4 r. on blue quadrille, 1 peso on rose quadrille, 1 peso on lilac quadrille, 1 r. on green batonné, 2 r. on rose batonné, 4 r. on blue batonn´, 1 peso on lilac batonné, 1 peso on rose batonné, Fourth Printing 1868 2 r. on lilac wove, 2 r. on rose wove, 1 r. on green batonné, 2 r. lilac on batonné, 2 r. lilac on quadrille, 1 r. on green laid paper and another with the rare "1863" variety (Scott 47C - unpriced unused), 2 r. on lilac laid paper, a superb selection of seldom offered material. Certicates Mepsi for Scott numbers 5+9+13+23+24+26+30+39+42+47C+48 (dated 1998-2019) with additional Scott no. 21+27+28+31+38 +43+45+47 Scott = $ 1'300+.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,000 CHF
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