Lot 2893
Mexico, Porte de Mar 1875, 5c large figures, Veracruz, block of 10, postmarked "Veracruz Sept 27, 1875" and "N. York Steamship Dec 19, 1875", ample to large margins, couple small repaired internal holes, otherwise Very Fine, one of the crowns in the award winning Schimmer exhibit, ex-Vanotti, Shelton & Schimmer; with 2001 M.E.P.S.I. certificate.Scott No. JX20 Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.
THE LARGEST AND MOST IMPORTANT USED MULTIPLE OF THE PORTE DE MAR ISSUES KNOWN.
Realized: $3,750