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  • Lot# : 4001 Mexico

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    Die Proof ½ real printed in black on thin greyish paper, the magnificent horizontal strip of five (111 mm. x 36 mm.) showing horizontal guide lines at top, vertical guide lines between each stamp and heavily scored guide lines between first and second and fourth and fifth stamps, minimal aging and diagonal crease of no importance, with large margins all round. A great rarity of Mexican classic philately. Cert. Jaretzky (1985).

    Note: An example of this Proof strip are in the Jaretzky collection (Edition D'Or, Vol. II), another was in the Koenig collection (lot 301). As far as one can say, there appears to be but three known examples of this Proof.

    Provenance: Collection Dr. Boris L. Rubio (Jan 1978) lot 2036.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,600 CHF

    Lot# : 4002 Mexico

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    ½ real deep blue without District name, two fresh and fine mint blocks of 15 in vertical format, sensibly rejoined to form the block of 30 subjects offered (half the original sheet of 60), close to large margins all round and of excellent fresh colour, some obvious hingeing but a superb multiple with many stamps unmounted og. Delightful and rare. Cert. Mepsi (1979) Scott = $ 1'350+.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 4003 Mexico

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    ½ real blue, Apam District with 'Apam' overprinted horizontally in blue beneath each stamp, a fine mint block of 12 from Plate II, positions 34-36 / 40-42 / 46-48 / 52-54, trivial aging of no significance and horizontal crease in margin between third and fourth rows, of vibrant fresh colour with large margins all round, large part to unmounted og. An exceptional and extremely rare multiple, believed to be the largest known from Apam Scott = $ 600+.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 4004 Mexico

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    ½ real blue, 'Morelia' District with overprint struck vertically upwards at right, the magnificent horizontal mint block of 12 in a deep shade, the block with central vertical fold between the adhesives, otherwise in outstanding quality and condition for a first issue multiple, large part og. Rare and delightful. Signed Jaretzky Scott = $ 600+.

    Provenance: Collection Renato Mondolfo, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984) lot 3113
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4005 Mexico

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    Chalco ½ r. blue, two superb large margined horizontal pairs used on cover to Toluca cancelled by bold strikes of framed CHALCO & / DE DEL handstamps (Schatzkes fig. 83) in black. Slight file fold well away from the adhesives and minor trace of aging, but a charming and extremely rare usage.

    Provenance: Collection Isaac Backal (1989).
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4006 Mexico

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    Chiapas ½ r. blue, the sensational horizontal strip of six used on reverse of November 7, 1859 entire letter from San Cristobal to Tuxtla, the strip with large to enormous margins all round, tiny scissor cut between second and third stamps in margin only, all tied by three strikes of circular C. DE. SN. CRISTOBAL handstamps (Schatzkes fig. 113) well struck in blue. A superb and very rare entire in wonderful quality.

    Provenance: Harmers, London (March 1990) lot 1011.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 4007 Mexico

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    Durango ½ r. blue, two horizontal pairs with large margins all round, used on September 24, 1857 cover from Guichapam to Durango cancelled by superb strike of the rare 'Guichapa' handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 259) in red. A delightful cover featuring an exceedingly rare cancellation: considered by many aficionados to be amongst the finest covers of the issue. Cert. Jaretzky (1988).

    Provenance: 'La Filatelia Mexicana', May 1988 (lot 2058).
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4008 Mexico

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    Guadalajara ½ r. blue, a fine used horizontal strip of four from the lower right corner of the sheet (positions 56-60), cancelled by framed 'Franqueado / en Tepic' handstamps in red (Schatzkes fig. 409). A scarce and most appealing multiple.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4009 Mexico

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    Guadalajara ½ r. blue, a delightful block of four in a rich shade, used on April 19, 1861 entire letter to Durango cancelled by complete strike of oval framed FRANQUEADO EN GUADALAJARA handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 293) in black. A rare late usage of this issue - the first shipment of the new issue took place on April 18, 1861. A very fine entire.

    Provenance: Collection Isaac Backal (1989).
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 4010 Mexico

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    Guadalajara ½ r. blue, a superb block of four in a rich shade, used on front of cover from Mascota to Guadalajara, the block with large margins all round and cancelled by the rare 'Coned Spirals' (Schatzkes fig. 389) in red with straight line MASCOTA handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 387) in red alongside. A delightful item of excellent provenance and great rarity. Cert. Mepsi (1974).

    Provenance: Collection Samuel Chapman (Oct 1930), lot 149.*
                            Collection Maurice Burrus (April 1964), lot 39.
                            Corinphila sale 58 (May 1975), lot 5943.

    * Note: It should be noted that items from the Samuel Chapman collection are always fronts of covers.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 4011 Mexico

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    Jalapa ½ r. blue, a very fine horizontal strip of four used on reverse of April 12, 1861 cover to Vera Cruz, all tied by two strikes of circular FRANQUEADO JALAPA datestamps (Schatzkes fig. 596) in black. A late usage of the issue, the first Invoice for the 1861 issue being despatched a week later. A fresh and fine cover.

    Provenance: Collection Isaac Backal.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 4012 Mexico

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    Lagos ½ r. blue, a fine horizontal used strip of four with large margins all round, all four stamps neatly cancelled by manuscript pen crosses in ink. Rare.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4013 Mexico

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    Mazatlan ½ r. blue, a fine used horizontal strip of four, just touched at left but with large margins at top and at base, all tied by three fine strikes of framed SINALOA handstamps (Schatzkes fig. 782) struck in red. Superb appearance and very scarce.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 4014 Mexico

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    Morelia ½ r. blue, a fine large margined example used on first rate November 1856 cover from Cotija to Sayula, neatly tied by two line FRANCO / COTIJA handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 931) in black. File fold at top well away from the adhesive, a fine and scarce usage.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 4015 Mexico

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    Puebla ½ r. blue,  a fine large margined example with vertical guide line at right and horizontal guide line at base, used on cover from Chalchicomula to Puebla tied by framed 'Chalchicomula' italic handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 1182) in black. A fine cover showing the initial ½ real rate (August - December 1856) for a letter travelling under 30 leagues (circa 100 miles). Rare.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 4016 Mexico

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    Saltillo ½ r. blue, a marvellous horizontal strip of four in a deep shade, used on April 28, 1857 entire letter from Saltillo to Parras, the strip showing a diagonal pre-printing paper fold (pli d'accordeon) across three stamps and into the margin above the fourth, tied by oval framed ADMON. PRAL. DE CORREOS / SALTILLO datestamp (Schatzkes fig. 1355) struck in blue. Minor worm hole away frrom adhesives at upper right, otherwise superb and very rare. Signed Jaretzky.

    Provenance: Collection Renato Mondolfo, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 3121.
                            Collection Isaac Backal (1989).
     
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 4017 Mexico

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    San Luis Potosi ½ r. blue, a superb example in a rich shade used on May 1, 1857 Escandron correspondence cover to Mexico City (thus mailed as Printed Matter or Circular as the ½ real letter tariff ended on December 20, 1856), tied by bold strike of circular dated FRANCO / SAN LUIS POTOSI datestamp (Schatzkes fig. 1443) in black. Rare and very fine cover.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 4018 Mexico

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    Soyaniquilpan ½ r. blue, the wonderful horizontal strip of four on cover, without District overprint, from the Escandron correspondence to Mexico City, with large margins all round and superb but for a contemporary scissor cut below second stamp; all tied by two strikes of the SOYANIQUILPAN straight line handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 1546) in black. Soyaniquilpan received just 820 stamps of the ½ real value and this cover shows the largest multiple franking on letter. The cover with sensible internal protection along file folds, a magnificent rarity of the issue.

    Provenance: J. Herrasti (1938).
                            Collection Albert Quast (May 1960) lot 557.
                            Collection Albert Quast (December 1968) lot 307.
                            Collection Isaac Backal (1989).
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4019 Mexico

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    Tampico ½ r. blue, a narrow margined pair in a deep shade used on 1856 cover from Tampico to Vera Cruz, tied by neat FRANCO / SANTA ANNA DE TAMAUL.S datestamp (August 29) in black (Schatzkes 1585). Reverse with British Post Office TAMPICO cds (Aug 30) in red and, at right on obverse, a fair strike of the rare Crown PAID AT TAMPICO in red, with manuscript '1s.' prepaid noted at left. A few minor acid ink scratches but a marvellous cover mailed within the first month of use of the first issue. Unique.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4020 Mexico

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    Tepeji Del Rio ½ r. blue, a huge large margined horizontal pair tied to cover front to Mexico City by fine strike of two line FRANCO EN / TEPEXI DE RIO handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 1617) in red.  During the period of the first issue Tepexi was a Sub-Office and used stamps overprinted in Mexico City. Chapman states 'All stamps are rare' from this District. Fine and very scarce item.

    Note: On three Invoices between 1856 and 1861, Tepeji Del Rio received just 720 of the ½ real. In April 1861, upon the issue of the new series, Tepeji returned 288 examples. Thus in a five year period just 432 of the ½ real stamps were sold.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 4021 Mexico

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    Vera Cruz ½ r. blue, a magnificent large margined used example, clearly showing re-entry and doubling in 'Correos Mejico' ribbon at top, tied to November 10, 1856 first rate cover to Vera Cruz by oval framed TLACO / TALPAN handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 1803) well struck in blue. A fresh and fine cover.

    Provenance: Collection Isaac Backal (1989).
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 4022 Mexico

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    ½ r. blue, a superb large margined example used on October 29, 1856 first rate cover from Sain Alto to Zacatecas tied by bold strike of straight line SAIN ALTO handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 1909) in black. Ironed file fold does not detract from a fresh and most attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 4023 Mexico

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    1 real bright yellow, without District name, a fresh and fine mint block of eight, minor horizontal bend but fresh and fine, unmounted og Scott = $ 200.
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 4024 Mexico

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    1 real yellow, the mint block of thirty from Plate I, 'Apam' District overprint in blue, margins large to touched at left, central vertical crease and horizontal crease between the third and fourth rows, neither crease greatly affecting the stamps or appearance, some minor aging mostly affecting the reverse, of fresh colour and a very scarce large multiple - there being just two blocks of this size extant from Apam, the largest recorded; large part to unmounted og. Cert. Mepsi (1979).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 4025 Mexico

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    1 real yellow, 'Jalapa' District name overprint, a fine used horizontal pair clearly showing the 'Shifted Transfer' variety at top with the 'Correos Mejico' ribbon doubled, the stamps both being 'vertically' stretched. This plate deficiency must have been soon flattened out as neither Vannotti until 1989 nor this describer (since 1989) has found a further example. The pair is lightly cancelled by the scarce framed S.J.E / LOS LLANOS handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 619) in black. See article in 'Mexicana', April 1989 on pages 107-108 for further information. Rare, possibly unique.

    Provenance: Franco Vannotti (1989).
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4026 Mexico

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    1 real yellow, 'Morelia' District name overprint, a mint example without gum, from Plate III, Position 55 on sheet of 200, showing the variety '4 Reales inverted Correos Mejico ribbon across Hidalgo's Eyes in Red'. A fresh and fine example of this rarity as illustrated in Celis Cano (page 28) and in Franco Vannotti's article in 'Mexicana' (April 1989, pages 107-108). Vannotti's conjecture was that the 1856 issue of Mexico was printed not with five transfer rolls (one for each value) but with one single transfer roll utilised for all the five denominations of value. A rare stamp.

    Provenance: Franco Vannotti (April 1989).
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 315 CHF

    Lot# : 4027 Mexico

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    1 r. yellow, 'Vera Cruz' District name overprint, a fine used vertical pair on small piece, lower stamp being Plate III, Position 55 on the sheet of 200, showing the variety '4 Reales inverted Correos Mejico ribbon across Hidalgo's Eyes in Red'. A fresh and fine pair of this rarity as illustrated in Vannotti's article in 'Mexicana' (April 1989, pages 107-108).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 4028 Mexico

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    Durango 1 r. yellow, a superb used example tied to small piece by complete strike of straight line CANATLAN handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 244) in black. A fine strike of a rare cancellation.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 4029 Mexico

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    Durango 1 r. yellow, a superb used horizontal pair on large piece addressed to Durango, boldly cancelled by framed FRANCO with fancy INDE handstamp alongside (Schatzkes figs. 261, 260) in black-brown ink with manuscript dated 'Julio 25'. Scarce and most attractive.

    Provenance: Bill Shelton (Aug 1978) lot 1014.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 4030 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 1 r. yellow, two fine examples used on small piece sharing bold strike of FRANCO / EN / AHUACATLAN fancy framed handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 420) struck in brown. Scarce and superb.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 4031 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 1 r. yellow, two single examples and a horizontal strip of five, one stamp with minor scissor cut at top into design, another with scissor cut in margin only, used on cover front from Tepic to Guadalajara cancelled by framed 'Franqueado / en Tepic' handstamps (Schatzkes fig. 409) in red. A most attractive and rare 7 reales single stamp franking.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    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

    Lot# : 4033 Mexico

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    Mazatlan 1 r. yellow, a fine used horizontal pair on piece, the adhesives cancelled by complete strike of framed FRANQUEADO / ROSARIO handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 777) struck in red, with unrecorded framed datestamp MARZO 22 alongside also in red. Scarce. Cert. Jaretzky (1985).
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 4034 Mexico

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    Mazatlan 1 r. yellow used on small piece with ½ r. blue in a horizontal pair, neatly tied by two complete strikes of framed SINALOA handstamps (Schatzkes fig. 782) in black. A charming and scarce piece.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 4035 Mexico

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    Mexico City 1 r. yellow, fine large margined example crossed by file fold, used on cover from Mexico City to Vera Cruz, dated internally '1 Agosto 1856' and cancelled by FRANCO / MEXICO datestamp of the following day '2 AGO 1856' in black - the second day of issue. The letter to the firm of Hargous in Vera Cruz was originally marked 'per Extraordinario' at upper left but sent at normal rate. A great rarity - this being the earliest known usage of a Mexican stamp on letter and originally discovered by this describer. Unique. Cert. Jaretzky (1987).

    Provenance: Stanley Gibbons, London (Nov 1987).
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800 CHF

    Lot# : 4036 Mexico

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    Morelia 1 r. yellow, a very fine used horizontal pair on December 15, 1857 cover to Mexico City, cancelled by bold strike of unframed FRANCO EN / PAZCUARO handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 962) in black. A fresh and fine cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 4037 Mexico

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    Morelia 1 r. yellow and ½ r. blue, fine examples with large margins all round, used on January 2, 1857 cover from Morelia to Mexico City (franked at first rate, 1½ reales for a ½ ounce letter over 30 leagues / 100 miles) and neatly tied by FRANCO / MORELIA datestamp (Schatzkes fig. 901) in black. Whilst the rate had changed to 2 reales under the December 20, 1856 tariff, the letter was allowed to pass. A charming and rare usage.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4038 Mexico

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    Orizava 1 r. yellow, 'Orizava' District name overprint, a fine used vertical pair on piece with both stamps showing vertical pre-printing 'pli accordeon' paper-fold lightly cancelled by boxed & dated ORIZAVA handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 1090) in black. Scarce.

    Provenance: Roberto Garcia Larranaga (Sept 1958) lot 443.
                           Franco Vannotti (1989).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4039 Mexico

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    Pachuca 1 r. yellow and ½ r. blue, each with superb large margins all round, the ½ r. without the District name, tied to March 12, 1857 cover from Mineral del Chico to Mexico City cancelled by framed ML. DEL / CHICO handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 1129) in red. File fold between the stamps but a rare rate, the Postmaster should have charged 4 reales (Second Tariff) but this cover appears to have been accepted at the first tariff rate of 1½ reales for a ¾ ounce letter up to 30 leagues (approx 100 miles). Signed Lamy.

    Provenance: Köhler sale 227 (June 1979) lot 6876.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 4040 Mexico

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    Puebla 1 r. yellow, a superb used example with fine strike of oval framed PUEBLA handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 1148), erroneously illustrated in Schatzkes / Schimmer with the cancel incorrrectly illustrated, this being the rarest cancellation of the City of Puebla.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 4041 Mexico

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    Queretaro 1 r. yellow, the delightful used block of four, margins touched to large all round, boldly cancelled by complete strike of fancy framed Eagle cancellation ADMINISTRACION DE CELAYA / CORREOS in black (Schatzkes fig. 1291). Very few used blocks of the 1 real are recorded, most being used in Mexico City, this probably being the most attractive example known. Illustrated in Schatzkes.

    Provenance: Collection Albert Quast (Dec 1968) lot 279.
                            Bill Shelton (Feb 1985) lot 1865.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4042 Mexico

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    Queretaro 1 r. yellow, a fine used horizontal pair on cover from Salamanca to Puebla, cancelled by oval framed FRANCA EN / SALAMANCA handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 1327) in black. A fine cover.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 4043 Mexico

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    Queretaro 2 r. yellow, a close margined example used on cover to Acambaro, cancelled by fine large part strike of fancy framed CORREOS / ADMINISTRACION DE CELAYA Eagle handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 1291) in black. A charming and very rare cover.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4044 Mexico

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    San Luis Potosi 1856 1 r. yellow and 1865 Eagle 1 r. blue (83-1865, sub consignment 51), used on small piece and tied by complete strike of oval CORREOS / SALINAS DEL PENON BLANCO datestamp (February 2, 1866) in black (Schatzkes fig. 1534) in black. Some trivial aging but a famous and extremely rare combination of the first and third issues - in all probability unique. Exhibition item for the connoisseur of both issues. Cert. Jaretzky (1989).

    Provenance: Collection Roberto Garcia Larranaga (Nov 1958), lot 998.
                           'Mexicana' article by Franco Vannotti, January 1987.
                           Collection Franco Vannotti, Köhler sale 264 (Feb 1989), lot 5663.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,250 CHF

    Lot# : 4045 Mexico

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    Vera Cruz 1 r. yellow, two overlapped examples used on January 12, 1857 cover from Tuxtla to Vera Cruz, tied by fair strike of rare framed SN. ANDS. TUXTLA handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 1772) in blue with manuscript 'Eno. 12' below. Cover with some slight bends but a scarce usage.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 4046 Mexico

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    Vera Cruz ½ r. blue and 1 r. yellow, each with large margins all round, used on first rate October 5, 1856 cover (1½ reales for a 1½ ounce letter over 30 leagues / 100 miles) mailed from Vera Cruz to Puebla tied by two strikes of oval Vera Cruz datestamps (Schatzkes fig. 1744) in black. An extremely rare franking and rate, in use for just five months.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4047 Mexico

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    Die Proof for 2 reales value, printed in red, the superb example from Plate I, position 54 on the sheet and thus showing the 'Re-entry of the Value Tablet' above the 'Correos Mejico' ribbon (unique thus), with large margins all round - note that the Proof displays no vertical guide line at right - these were engraved afterwards. Fresh and fine with large part original gum. A rarity.

    Provenance: Collection Franco Vannotti (1989).
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 4048 Mexico

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    2 reales olive green, without District name, a mint block of eight of excellent colour, minor vertical bend at left, fresh and fine, unmounted og Scott = $ 320.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 130 CHF

    Lot# : 4049 Mexico

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    2 reales emerald green, Apam District overprint in blue, mint horizontal pair with large margins all round. Exceptional and very scarce in this shade, large part og. Signed Jaretzky Scott = $ 500.

    Provenance: Collection Renato Mondolfo, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 3158z.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 4050 Mexico

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    2 reales deep yellow-green, Maravatio District, a mint block of ten of excellent margins and colour, couple of horizontal bends as usual, otherwise fresh and fine, large part og. Signed Jaretzky Scott = $ 275+.

    Provenance: Collection Renato Mondolfo, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 3158.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 4051 Mexico

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    2 r. green (shades), the reconstructed marginal vertical strip of three from Plate 1, position 48 / 54 / 60, showing the 'Re-entry of the Value Tablet' above the 'Correos Mejico' ribbon on the lower part of position 48 and above position 54. Note the vertical guideline at right has now been added. Fine used examples, as used to illustrated the Vannotti article in 'Mexicana' noting this flaw. Follansbee  3Ipv1.

    Provenance: Collection Franco Vannotti (1989).
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 4052 Mexico

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    2 r. green (shades), three fine used examples from Plate 1, position 54, all showing the 'Re-entry of the Value Tablet' above the 'Correos Mejico' ribbon above position 54 and all showing part of the vertical guideline at right. Two are used in Tampico and the third used in Queretaro District. Fresh and very fine selection. Follansbee  3Ipv1.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 4053 Mexico

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    2 r. sap green, probably from Plate I, 'Cordova' District name overprint, a fine used example with exceptionally large margin at base showing a secondary off-set of the 'Dos Reales' value tablet, lightly cancelled away from the variety by framed CORDOVA handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 184) in black. The variety apparently caused by a 'wet ink off-set' from a sheet laid on top. Rare and most unusual stamp. Cert. Jaretzky (1986), Mepsi (1988).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4054 Mexico

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    Aguascalientes 2 r. yellow green, with 'Aguascaltes' District overprint at right in black, a rare Provisional usage from Aguascalientes used in 1864 during the Eagle issue period, a fine used example cancelled by the mute "0" handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 12). Rare - Aguascalientes was not a District during the duration of the 1856 Hidalgo issue and came under the jurisdiction of Zacatecas. Cert. Mepsi (1981).

    Provenance: Collection Franz-Josef Strieker (1982).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 4055 Mexico

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    Chiapas 2 r. emerald, two fine examples used on front of cover from San Bartolome to Tuxtla, cancelled by single strike of framed FRANCO / S. B. ME handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 118AA) struck in black. Minor aging but a fine example of the rare emerald shade from a difficult District.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 4056 Mexico

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    Chihuahua 2 r. green, a top left corner marginal example showing guidelines, used with marginal ½ r. blue and a further single ½ r. blue (all are exceptional) on March 14, 1857 entire letter from Chihuahua to Parral, tied by CHIHUAHUA handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 136) in red. A fresh and very fine entire.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 4057 Mexico

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    Durango 2 r. green, a fine large margined example from Plate 1, position 54, showing the 'Re-entry of the Value Tablet' above the 'Correos Mejico' ribbon above position 54 and showing part of the vertical guideline at right, neatly tied to February 28, 1857 cover to Durango by PEÑON BCO. handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 283) in red. Slight file fold across the adhesive but a remarkable example of the major plate variety used on letter. Follansbee  3Ipv1. Cert Jaretzky (1986).

    Provenance: South Eastern, sale 18 (Nov 1980) lot 112.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 4058 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 2 r. green, a superb example with 3 mm. 'pli d'accordeon' pre-printing paper fold running diagonally across the stamp, used on 1857 cover to Lagos and tied by oval framed CORREOS / GUADALAJARA datestamp (January 23) in black (Schatzkes fig. 295). Repeated strike of datestamp at right, a most unusual and attractive cover.

    Provenance: Corinphila sale 63 (March 1980) lot 5646.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 4059 Mexico

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    Mazatlan 2 r. yellow green single example used on piece with Hermosillo 1 r. yellow in a superb horizontal strip of three, the strip used outside of District and cancelled by boxed & dated MAZATLAN handstamps (June 4) well struck in red (Schatzkes fig. 739). A fine piece and very scarce.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 4060 Mexico

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    Jalapa 2 r. emerald, an enormous margined example of this scarce shade used on July 9, 1857 cover from Tlatlauquitepec to Vera Cruz tied by one of the rarest of first issue cancellations: framed TATLAUQUI struck well in green (Schatzkes figs. 645AA). File fold well away from the adhesive but extremely rare and most probably unique. Cert. Jaretzky (1986).

    Provenance: Barry Reiger sale (Aug 1982) lot 8.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 4061 Mexico

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    Jalapa 2 r. emerald, an enormous margined example of this scarce shade used on May 20, 1857 cover from Tlatlauquitepec to Vera Cruz tied by one of the rarest of the first issue cancellations: FRANCO EN and TATLAUQUI (the latter inverted) struck well in red (Schatzkes figs. 645AB (unrecorded in red) and fig. 645AA). Minor aging but an exceptional cover of great rarity for the connoisseur. Cert. Jaretzky (1986).

    Provenance: Barry Reiger sale (Aug 1982) lot 9.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 4062 Mexico

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    Guanajuato 2 r. emerald, an enormous margined example used on Febraury 24, 1857 cover from Silao to Guadalajara tied by good strike of circular ADMON DE CORREOS / SILAO datestamp (Schatzkes fig. 526) in black. A fine and attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 4063 Mexico

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    Lagos 2 r. green, a fine used example on cover datelined October 8, 1858 mailed from London to Mazatlan, carried as a Consignee's letter and mailed in Guadalajara with Lagos 2 r. green tied by light FRANCO / GUADALAJARA datestamp (Schatzkes fig. 297) in black. Reverse of cover (opens well for display) with Forwarding Agent's notation 'Encaminada por Fernandez Sumellera & Co de Guadalajara' in manuscript. Docketing of receipt inside of January 4, 1859. A rare and most unusual Transatlantic usage. Cert. Jaretzky (1987).
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4064 Mexico

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    Lagos 2 r. blue-green, vertically bisected example used on entire letter dated Nov 22, 1857 from San Juan to Lagos, tied by oval framed CORREOS / S. JUAN DE LOS LAGOS oval handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 675) in black. File fold well above adhesive, a fine and scarce entire. Cert. E. Diena (1986) Scott = $ 600.

    Provenance: Collection Albert Quast (Dec 1968) lot 165.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    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

    Lot# : 4066 Mexico

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    Mazatlan 2 r. yellow green, without District name, used on August 1857 cover to Mazatlan tied by fine oval framed FRANQUEADO EN ROSARIO handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 777) struck in red. Unrecorded framed datestamp at left AGTO 25 in red. A fine and scarce usage - stamps without District name are rarely found on letter.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4067 Mexico

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    Mexico City 2 r. yellow green, used example on small piece showing massive diagonal pre-printing 'pli d'accordeon' paper fold (3.5 mm), neatly tied to piece by FRANCO / MEXICO cds in black. The paper, after wetting during the printing process, sometimes stuck together causing folds which were not always corrected. Illustrated in 'Mexicana' in April 1989 article by Franco Vannotti. Rare.

    Provenance: Roberto Garcia Larranaga, Franco Vannotti.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4068 Mexico

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    Mexico City 2 r. yellow green, three horizontal pairs all used on 1859 cover from Mexico City to Vera Cruz, each neatly cancelled by FRANCO / MEXICO datestamps (Sept 18) in black. A remarkable 6 reales franking in wonderful quality for such a franking.

    Provenance: Köhler sale 252 (Oct 1986) lot 6820.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4069 Mexico

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    Oaxaca 2 r. green (near emerald shade), a very fine used example on March 1857 cover from Jamiltepec to Puebla, tied by bold strike of fancy negative JAMILTEPEC handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 1048) in black with manuscript date 'Marzo 3' below. Exceptionally fine cover.

    Provenance: Köhler sale 240 (Oct 1983), lot 6533.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 4070 Mexico

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    Tampico 2 r. yellow green, two examples, one superb the other crossed by light file fold, used outside of District on 1859 entire letter from Mexico City to New York endorsed 'pr. Tennessee' with each tied by FRANCO / MEXICO datestamps (Jan 4) in black. 'New Orleans / La.' transit cds (Jan 13) on front and struck with 'Steamship / 10' charge marking in black. A rare and appealing entire. Signed Holcombe. Cert. Holcombe (1990).

    Provenance: Collection Isaac Backal (Oct 1989).
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4071 Mexico

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    Tampico 2 r. emerald, a superb used marginal strip of three with guide line at right in this scarce shade, all cancelled by three strikes of wreathed 'Santa Anna de Tamaulipas' monogrammed handstamps (Schatzkes fig. 1549) in black. Tiny corner bend at upper right but a charming multiple. Signed Jaretzky.

    Provenance: Collection Mondolfo, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 3160.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 4072 Mexico

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    Tampico 2 r. yellow green and horizontal pair of 1 r. yellow, used outside of District on 1859 entire letter from Mexico City to New York endorsed 'pr. Tennessee' with adhesives tied by FRANCO / MEXICO datestamps (Jan 18) in black. 'New Orleans / La.' transit cds (Jan 28) on front and struck with 'Steamship / 10' charge marking in black, docketing of arrival (Feb 5) inside. Addressee's name erased in ink but a scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4073 Mexico

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    Tepeji Del Rio 2 r. emerald, large margined example of this scarce shade overprinted 'Mexico', used on August 26, 1857 cover from Tepeji to Mexico City, the adhesive crossed by ironed file fold, tied by good strike of extremely rare FRANCO EN / TEPEXI DE RIO handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 1617) in red. Repeated superb strike alongside at right. An extremely rare cover: Tepeji had received just 120 of the 2 r. stamps from Mexico City (Invoice 35 of August 30, 1856) and only one other cover (Köhler 1979) and an undated front (ex Mazepa, lot 5473) are recorded. Cert. Jaretzky (1988).
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 675 CHF

    Lot# : 4074 Mexico

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    Vera Cruz 2 r. deep blue-green in a vivid shade and fine 1 r. yellow used on December 5, 1857 cover to Puebla tied by FRANUEADO / VERA CRUZ datestamps (Schatzkes fig. 1757A) in black. An attractive usage.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 4075 Mexico

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    Vera Cruz 2 r. blue-green, two examples used with 1 r. yellow on April 17, 1858 entire letter from Vera Cruz to Mexico City tied by FRANQUEADO / VERA CRUZ datestamps (Schatzkes fig. 1749) in black. A fine and scarce 5 reales franking. Cert. Jaretzky (1986).
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 4076 Mexico

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    Zacatecas Provisional 2 r. yellow green, without District name overprint, five single examples, one with very clear diagonal manuscript 'Zacatecas' overprint, two examples with traces of ink from manuscript overprint, fine used examples all cancelled by the mute '0' handstamps (Schatzkes fig. 1849B) typically found used on the 1864 Eagle issue. A fine and rare provisional group used during the 1861 issue period. Certs. Jaretzky (1985).

    Note: During the Occupation of Zacatecas by Conservative forces, the Postmaster of Zacatecas was left without the District overprint device and his stock of 1861 issue adhesives was exhausted. Having partially solved the problem with 'Sello Negro' covers, the Postmaster in March 1864 used the small supply outstanding from the 1856 issue with a manuscript District name. This has often faded over time and is difficult to see - however the mute '0' cancellation is often a good method of spotting them in used condition.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 4077 Mexico

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    Zacatecas Provisional 2 r. emerald, a fine example with good to large margins all round, used on March 14, 1864 entire letter to Hacienda de Espiritu Santo, cancelled by mute '0' handstamps (Schatzkes fig. 1849B) typically found used from 1864. Apparently this 2 r. emerald was left in stock and used provisionally during the last days of the 1861 issue and before the new Eagle issue. A couple of file folds well away from the adhesive, however this cover demonstrates the latest recorded usage of an 'emerald' on letter. Signed J. K. Bash. Cert. Mepsi (1986), Jaretzky (1988).

    Provenance: Collection Albert Quast (Dec 1968) lot  388.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 4078 Mexico

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    Zacatecas Provisional 2 r. yellow green, without District name but with traces of ink from manuscript overprint, a fine used example with large margins all round, used provisionally on March 14, 1864 entire letter to Guadalajara cancelled by large mute '0' handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 1849B) typically found used on the 1864 Eagle issue. Minor imperfections and a closed tear on face panel but a very scarce provisional usage. Cert. Jaretzky (1985).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 4079 Mexico

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    Zacatecas Provisional 2 r. yellow green, without District name but with traces of ink from manuscript overprint, a fine used example with large margins all round, used provisionally on March 17, 1864 entire letter to Guadalajara cancelled by two strikes of large mute '0' handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 1849B) typically found used on the 1864 Eagle issue. A fine and rare provisional usage during the 1861 issue period. Cert. Jaretzky (1985).
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 4080 Mexico

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    4 reales carmine, 'Victoria' District, a magnificent mint block of eight of outstandingly fresh colour with good margins all round from the lower right corner of the sheet with guideline at right and at base, slight bend between the first and second vertical rows and diagonal bend at right, neither affecting the appearance of a dramatic and multiple with full original gum. Only 600 examples of the 4 reales were invoiced. Extremely rare. Cert. Jaretzky (1983).

    Provenance: Collection Roberto Garcia Larranaga (Nov 1957) lot 236.
                            Collection Maurice Burrus (April 1964) lot 16.
                            Collection Mondolfo Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 3193.

    Note: After the Maurice Burrus sale the original block of 41 stamps was split. Blocks of 12 and 9 from this multiple are housed in the Jaretzky collection.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600 CHF

    Lot# : 4081 Mexico

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    Durango 4 r. carmine, a fine vertically bisected example used on April 17, 1858 cover from Tavoltita to Puerto de Mazatlan tied by bold strike of framed R D S DIMAS (Real de San Dimas) handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 251) well struck in red. Some acid ink in address otherwise a fine and very scarce usage.

    Provenance: Bill Shelton (Aug 1978) lot 1104.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 4082 Mexico

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    Durango 4 r. carmine, vertically bisected on 1858 entire letter to Durango, fine example tied by oval framed MINERAL / DEL ORO handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 278) in black with date at base 'Julio 17' in manuscript. Horizontal file fold away from adhesive but a scarce and attractive entire.

    Provenance: Bill Shelton (June 1976) lot 1416.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 4083 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 4 r. pink, blurred pale impression with large margins all round, tied to small piece by FRANCO / GUADALAJARA datestamp (Schatzkes fig. 297) in black (28 Agosto 1857).
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 130 CHF

    Lot# : 4084 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 4 r. carmine, a huge margined example with vertical guideline at right and plate flaw outsized 'U' in 'Cuartos' at base, used on 1857 local cover to Guadalajara tied by circular FRANCO / GUADALAJARA datestamp (Schatzkes fig. 297) in black (February 26). The adhesive possibly cancelled on arrival as the docketing states 'Fevr. 23'. A fine and scarce cover.

    Provenance: Bill Shelton (Feb 1985) lot 1780.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4085 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 4 r. carmine, large margined example used on double rate January 9, 1859 cover from Tepic to Guadalajara tied by bold strike of framed 'Franqueado / en Tepic' handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 409) in red. A scarce and attractive usage.

    Provenance: Köhler sale 226 (Feb 1979) lot 6662.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4086 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 4 r. rose, fine large margined example used in combination with fine 1 r. yellow on July 28, 1857 cover from Tepic to Guadalajara tied by framed 'Franqueado / en Tepic' handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 409) struck in red. A fine and most attractive 5 reales rate cover. Signed Jaretzky.

    Provenance: Collection Renato Mondolfo, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984) lot 3199.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 4087 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 4 r. carmine, a magnificent horizontal strip of three with ample margins on all sides used on small part of 1858 registered piece with fine 2 r. yellow green tied by FRANCO / GUADALAJARA datestamps (Schatzkes fig. 297) and 'mute whirl' cancellations (Schatzkes fig. 300) in black. One of the 4 reales showing a slight double print of 'Correos Mejico' ribbon. The 4 reales adhesive is particularly scarce in used multiples and this is an extremely fine and delightful piece. Signed Calves. Cert. Jaretzky (1988).

    Provenance: Collection Roberto Garcia Larranaga (Nov 1957) lot 115.
                            Corinphila sale 59 (October 1976) lot 5083.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 4088 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 4 r. carmine, a fine vertically bisected example used on March 29, 1858 entire letter from Tepic to Guadalajara tied by fine strike of framed 'Franqueado / en Tepic' handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 409) in red. A delightful entire in superb quality.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 4089 Mexico

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    Guanajuato 4 r. carmine vertically bisected used in combination with horizontal pair of ½ r. blue to pay 3 real rate on May 17, 1858 entire letter to Mexico City, all tied by two strikes of oval framed CORREOS / GUANAJUATO handstamps (Schatzkes fig. 472) in black. A delightful and rare entire in the foremost quality.

    Provenance: Collection Albert Quast (Dec 1968) lot 125.
                            Collection Renato Mondolfo, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984) lot 3211.
                            Collection Isaac Backal (1989).
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 4090 Mexico

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    Mexico City 4 r. carmine, large margined example with vertical guideline at right, used on 1859 cover in combination with 1 r. yellow and 2 r. green to pay scarce 7 reales rate to Vera Cruz, all tied by FRANCO / MEXICO datestamps (Sept 13) in black. Lower two stamps touched by horizontal file fold but of delightful appearance and a very rare three colour franking.

    Provenance: Stanley Gibbons (1989).
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4091 Mexico

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    Mexico City 4 r. carmine, a huge margined example used with tight margined 2 r. green on March 4, 1858 entire letter from Mexico City to New York, tied by FRANCO / MEXICO cds in black and by 'New Orleans / La.' datestamp (March 11) in black. Circular STEAMSHIP / 20 charge marking at right indicating the double rate paid. A fine entire, both most attractive and extremely rare. Signed Holcombe. Cert. Holcombe (1990).

    Provenance: Collection Isaac Backal (1989).
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4092 Mexico

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    Mexico City 4 r. carmine, just touched to large margins, used in combination with United States 1855 10 c. green, four margins, on cover from Mexico City to Charleston, South Carolina, tied by ADMON GRAL. DE CORREOS oval handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 817) in black. New Orleans faint transit cds at left (Nov 21) and STEAMSHIP / 10 charge marking in black alongside. A splendid and extremely rare cover. Cert Mepsi (1993).

    Note: It is unclear whether the 10 c. green paid any postage - the 4 reales was enough to carry the cover from Mexcio City to the Port of Vera Cruz by Extraordinario and the Steamship / 10 marking shows the cover to be a single rate usage.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4093 Mexico

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    Morelia 4 r. carmine and horizontally bisected 4 r. carmine used on September 7, 1861 cover from Morelia to Mexico City to pay the 6 reales rate, neatly ties by FRANCO / MORELIA datestamp (Schatzkes fig. 901) in black. Cover with one or two scuffs on face panel but of great rarity - very few covers exist with a single and a bisected example on the same letter. Signed A. Diena. Cert. Jaretzky (1987).

    Provenance: Corinphila sale 48 (Feb 1962) lot 4553.
                            Stanley Gibbons (1987).
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,050 CHF

    Lot# : 4094 Mexico

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    Queretaro 4 r. carmine, fine vertically bisected example used on January 30, 1861 entire letter from Celaya to Queretaro, the upper margin crossed by file fold and slight paper loss on front panel, neatly tied to by framed CELAYA handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 1290) in black. A scarce and extremely attractive entire. Cert. PF (1974).

    Provenance: Corinphila sale 58 (May 1975) lot 5951.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4095 Mexico

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    Queretaro 4 r. carmine, a fine vertically bisected example used on large part front of cover to Mexico City, neatly cancelled at Salvatierra by 'Savat.a / Feb.o 10' in manuscript. Rare and most appealing item, very probably unique. Cert. Mepsi (1978).

    Provenance: Collection Samuel Chapman (Oct 27-30, 1930) lot 319.
                            Collection Franz-Josef Strieker, Bill Shelton (July 1985) lot 771.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4096 Mexico

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    Tabasco 4 r. carmine, a diagonally bisected example and 4 r. carmine quadrisected example, used on September 24, 1859 entire letter to pay the 3 reales rate from Tabasco to Vera Cruz, tied by oval S. JUAN BAUTA. DE TABASCO datestamp (Schatzkes fig 1554) in black. A great rarity showing two different 'Splits' of the same stamp on entire letter. Cert. Jaretzky (1985).

    Provenance: Stanley Gibbons (Feb 1968) lot 546.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4097 Mexico

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    Tampico 4 r. carmine, a magnificent large margined used example, neatly cancelled by large '2' handstamp of Tampico. A gem for the connoisseur - illustrated in Schatzkes. Signed Jaretzky.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 4098 Mexico

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    Tampico 4 r. carmine, just touched at left but margins large on three sides and very fine 1 r. yellow, used on small piece, each tied by boxed & dated H. MATAMOROS datestamp (Schatzkes fig. 1594) in black (Oct 5).
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 4099 Mexico

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    Vera Cruz 4 r. carmine, a large margined used example in a rich shade, neatly cancelled by oval VERA CRUZ datestamp (Schatzkes fig.1744) in black. A choice example.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4100 Mexico

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    Vera Cruz 4 r. carmine, huge margined example showing guideline at right, used on 1856 entire letter endorsed 'per Extraordinario' to Mexico City, tied by oval dated VERA CRUZ datestamp (Schatzkes fig. 1744) in black (Oct 19). A superb and most attractive entire.

    Provenance: Corinphila sale 72 (September 1985) lot 1900.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF
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