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Sale 84: Foreign Stamps and Covers

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Mexico - Provisional Issues

Lot 2272    

Chiapas, 1866, Chiapas Provisional, 2r black on rose, full margins, affixed on reverse of folded letter sheet sealing cover as usual, to Tehuantepec with Tuxtla script handstamp (Schatzkes 132) tying, front with additional strike and matching "Franco" handstamp (Schatzkes 132A); stamp torn upon opening as usual and has been expertly repaired, Very Fine appearance, almost all covers of this issue show tears given the custom in Chiapas of sealing the covers with the stamps; with 2010 M.E.P.S.I. & 1959 Peritajes certificates.
Scott No. 3    Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.

A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE CHIAPAS 2R BLACK ON PINK PROVISIONAL ON COVER.

Realized: $3,750

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