Sale 78: The Westpex Sale

Lot 928 P   

Mexico, 1874-83, 5c-100c Hidalgo Profile issue, plate proofs, 5c-100c set of plate proofs on India (10c is a pair), plus additional 50c on card and a vignette essay (portrait in oval, color of the 100c) on card, Very Fine.
Scott No. 106P-111P    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $150

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Lot 929    

Mexico, 1874, Hidalgo Profile, 10c black, Mazatlan, cons 26-74, tied by circular Mazatlan postmark (Schimmer Sin 28/3) on cover to San Francisco, Cal., "San Francisco, Steamship, Jan 25" entry cds, "3" rate and straight line "Advertised" handstamp with "Not Found" eventually applied, reverse with additional advertised and dead letter markings; cover opening tears at right, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott No. 107    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $150

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Lot 930 ()   

Mexico, 1874, Hidalgo Profile, 50c green, Guanajuato, cons 52-76, s.e. at right, on 1874, 10c green registered front to Guaymas, tied by San Luis de la Paz cds and certification boxed date stamp (Schatzkes 1324C & 1324B), registered at four other transit Post Offices including Allende (March 27), Lagos (March 29), Mazatlan (April 9) and Alamos (April 14), Very Fine, ex-Bash, Schimmer.
Scott No. 110    Estimate $600 - 800.

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Lot 931 ()   

Mexico, 1874, Hidalgo Profile, 100c carmine, Orizaba, horizontal pair, cons 2281, on 1881 registered front tied by blue Orizaba oval date stamp, matching boxed certification date stamp and rare and early "pointing hand" markings; left stamp with s.e. slightly into design, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott No. 111    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $180

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Lot 932 o   

Mexico, 1874, Hidalgo Profile, 100c carmine, Mazatlan, cons 4981, block of 18, pen remainder cancels, rich color and choice centering, Very Fine, these stamps where intended for Colima, but mis-sent to Mazatlan where the Mazatlan overprint was applied; with 1990 M.E.P.S.I. certificate.
Scott No. 111    $270 for singles.

Realized: $150

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Lot 933 ()   

Mexico, 1875, Hidalgo Profile, 100c carmine, Papel Sellado watermark, Mazatlan, cons 26-77, without gum, well centered, Very Fine.
Scott No. 116    $600.

Realized: $210

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