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  • Lot# : 97 Mexico

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    Mazatlan 1851: Spectacular registered entire letter to Francisco Iturbe in Mexico City endorsed "Certificado" and struck on despatch with framed manuscript filled "CERTIFICACION AL PTO DE MAZATLAN / Salio en 10 Noviembre de 1851" in black (Yag & Bash MZ5), with corners of cover showing Eagle cachet denoting the registration and wreathed "FRANCO" in red (Y&B MZ6A). Transits of framed "ROSARIO" and dated "NOBRE 11" in red (Y&B MZ16, date handstamp unlisted) and boxed and dated "GUADALAJARA / NOVIEMBRE 21" in black (Y&B GD13). Docketing on reverse: "Por Francaturas - 6 / Por Certificaciones - 16 = 22". An outstanding registered entire of great rarity and visual appeal.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF

    Lot# : 98 Mexico

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    Zacatecas 1856: ½ r. pale blue, a horizontal pair in a delicate shade, large margins all round and showing the marginal rule at right, diagonal plate scratch below the right hand stamp, cancelled by NIEVES straight line handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1894). One or two ironed bends but a charming pair. Signed W.E. Shelton.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 99 Mexico

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    Zacatecas 1856: ½ r. deep blue, a horizontal strip of four in a deep shade, used on 1857 cover to Guadalajara tied by boxed and dated AGUASCALIENTES handstamp (March 31) in black (Schatzkes fig. 11A). A most attractive and scarce cover. Signed A. Diena, Lee Josling, Köhler, Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 100 Mexico

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    Temascaltepec 1856: 1 r. yellow, a used example with good margins and colour, District name reading up at left, cancelled by part strike of straight line TEJU(PILCO) handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1613). An extraordinarily rare District - just 3'520 stamps of the first issue 1 real were consigned over five years to the Temascaltepec District and sub-consigned usages should be considered as rarities. Signed Todd AIEP. Cert. Mepsi (1973).
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 101 Mexico

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    Pachuca 1856: 2 r. pale green, two used examples with good margins all round, each with District name in red, one cancelled by oval framed FRANCO / EN ACTOPAN in black and the second example cancelled by framed ML DEL / CHICO handstamp in red (Schatzkes figs. 1123 and 1129). Scarce and fine.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 102 Mexico

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    Tixtla Guerrero 1856: 2 r. green, a used example with good margins all round, District overprint reading down at left, cancelled by "Franco / Mexico" cds in black. A scarce and elusive District.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 103 Mexico

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    Tlalpujahua 1856: 2 r. green, a fine used example with large margins all round and showing portions of adjoining stamp at top, used on small piece cancelled by complete FRANCO EN / TLALPUJAHUA handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1649). A scarce District with just 4'520 of the 2 real invoiced during the first issue. Signed J.K. Bash, Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 104 Mexico

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    Victoria 1856: 2 r. emerald, a used example with large margins all round of this scarce shade, cancelled by framed TULA DE / TAMAULIPAS handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 1838) in red. A fine and scarce stamp. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 105 Mexico

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    Vera Cruz 1856: 8 r. red-lilac, a used example with large margins all round, cancelled by oval VERA CRUZ datestamp (28 Feb 1857) in black. A choice example. Signed A. Diena Scott = $ 200.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 106 Mexico

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    Mexico 1861: 2 r. grey-black on pink, a used example with touched to large margins all round, used on 1863 cover frorm Mexico City endorsed "via London" to Llanes, Spain tied by circular grill handstamp in black with "Franco / Mexico" cds adjacent. Reverse with circular "CONSULADO BRITANICO / MEXICO" negative seal handstamp (Heath & Schimmer fig. 26B) and double arc VERA CRUZ cds of the British P.O. in black (Feb 1) and London transit (March 2) in red. Obverse with "1/-" pre-payment in red manuscript and charged "8Rs." due in red on arrival. Edge wear and reverse flap torn but a very rare usage.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 107 Mexico

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    Queretaro 1861: 4 r. dull rose on yellow,  a horizontal strip of three of fine colour with large margins all round, used on small piece cancelled by Mexico City grid cancels (either used out of District or cancelled upon arrival) in black (Schatzkes fig. 827). An attractive and scarce multiple. Cert. Mepsi (1998) Scott = $ 200+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 108 Mexico

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    Vera Cruz 1864/66: Eagle 1 r. blue, fourth period Inv. 94-1865, a used example crossed by file fold on 14 August 1865 entire letter from Vera Cruz to New York endorsed "pr. Vera Cruz" steamer at top, tied by "Franqueado / Vera Cruz" cds in black. Handstamped "10" (cents) due marking of arrival on obverse and internal notation of receipt (Aug 28). A scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 109 Mexico

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    Tampico 1864/66: 1 r. ultramarine, third period Inv. 194-1864 (1'500 stamps consigned), a used horizontal strip of four in a pale shade, large margins all round, neatly cancelled by CORREOS / TAMPICO circular datestamps (Jan 2, 1865) in black (Schatzkes fig. 1581). A fine and most attractive multiple.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 70, Zurich, 26-31 March 1984, lot 3399.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 110 Mexico

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    Mexico 1867: Gothic Mexico 8 r. green on red red-brown, a used example with large margins all round (rare on this stamp), lightly cancelled in black. Signed J.K. Bash, J.F. Brun. Certs. Calves (2005), Behr (2010) Scott = $ 4'000.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 111 Mexico

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    Queretaro 1868: Thick figures 50 c. blue on pale pink, perf. Inv. 12-68, Error of Colour, printed in the colour of the 25 c., a used example lightly cancelled at Queretaro in black; with normal 25 c. unused example for comparison. A very rare and elusive stamp. Signed Calves, Todd AIEP. Cert. B. Behr (1995) Scott = $ 1'500.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 112 Mexico

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    Queretaro 1872: 100 c. grey-lilac, imperforate, Invoice 35-72, a horizontal pair and a horizontal strip of three used on piece, cancelled by two strikes of pearled oval "FRANCO / EN SALAMANCA" handstamps in black (Schatzkes fig. 1330). Minor pre-application thin on one stamp but a remarkable sub-consigned multiple usage of the top value. Cert. Jaretzky (1983) Scott = $ 250++.rnProvenance: Collection Maurice Burrus, Robson Lowe, London, 7 April 1964, lot 319; Corinphila sale 70, Zurich, 26-31 March 1984, lot 3554.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 113 Mexico

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    1935: Non-Stop-Flight Amelia Earhart, 20 c. carmine with overprint. Unmounted and original gum with various signatures, certifcate FRIEDL EXPER COMMITTE, issued by Herbert J. Bloch and also signed by him. The Mandandt of the expertise was. F. W. Kessler, the famous airmail dealer from New York,  Mi =  € 3000.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 114 Mexico

    Unfortunately this lot was withdrawn from this auction.

    Lot# : 115 Mexico

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    1856/61: The used classic selection incl. multiples with ½ r. blue with rare used block of four used in Guanajuato, ½ r. sheet marginal pair on piece cancelled on the Diligencias, stunning ½ r. marginal pair used in Vera Cruz, two further ½ r. pairs and five single examples with one cancelled in red; 1 r. yellow with single examples (12) incl. cancellations in blue (Tlacotalpan), and in red (2), 1 r. pairs (5) with superb complete "San Juan de Lagos" in black and Tepec cancel in red; 2 r. green used (18) with five showing complete cancels on piece incl. "Encarnacion" and "La Piedad" usages, 4 r. red single examples (6) and covers (2) with vertically bisected examples, 1861 ½ r. black on buff with singles (2), a pair, a block of four used in SLP on piece and a cover, 1 r. black on green with singles (3) and pairs (4), 2 r. grey-black singles (9), 4 r. red on yellow (3), 4 r. black on yellow (6), 8 r. black on red-brown used (4), 1867 gothic 4 r. rose etc. A fine and most appealing lot (93 items).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 116 Mexico

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    1856/1903: Collection in mainly used condition, containing a fine range of the 'Hidalgo' and subsequent issues, including eight entires and  some varieties, including two stamps with a 'Pli accordeon' pre print paper fold, and some postmark and district overprint interest.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 117 Mexico

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    1864/66: The small range (12) with used examples incl. ½ r. (2, one Inv. 162-1865 to Mexico with 200 sent only), 1 r. ultramarine from 1st. period used in Moctezuma, 2 r. orange (3, two are sub-consigned), 4 r. green (3, two from Vera Cruz from Inv. 6-1866 and 38-1866) and 8 r. red (3, from Mexico City Inv. 219-1864, two from Vera Cruz Inv. 171-1865 and 6-1866), generally very fine, a scarce group Scott = $ 500+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF
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