Sale 27: The Autumn Sale

Lot 1923    

Mexico, 1874-80, 25c blue, Chiapas. Cons 4078, tied by full bold Ocozocoautla oval (Chis 19/1) on 1878 folded letter to San Cristobal, with additional Orizava 10c orange, cons 2278, tied on cover by Maltrata "Franco" oval handstamp (V.C. 71/1), Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $350

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Lot 1924    

Mexico, 1874-83, 25c blue, Durango. Cons 15-74, tied by bold Villa Lerdo oval (Dgo 8/16, discovery copy) on folded letter sheet to Monterrey, with additional Monterey 25c cons 2583, tied by "Admon. de Correos de Cerralvo" oval on cover with additional oval handstamp (N.L. 8/1 & 8/2), F.-V.F., former ex Stauss-Bash.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $500

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Lot 1925    

Mexico, 1874, 25c blue, Mexico. Cons 1-78, tied by light "Mexico, Franco" cds on 1878 cover to San Francisco, Cal., entry postmark with 3 rate handstamp, "Advertised" straight line and "Not Found" in circle handstamps, reverse with advertised cds and blue "Dead Letter Office, May 1, 1876" triangle date stamp; stamp crease and cover edge wear, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 109    Estimate $200 - 250.

Realized: $170

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Lot 1926 ()   

Mexico, 1874, 25c blue + 50c green + 100c red, Oaxaca. Cons 2380, all tied by blue Oaxaca oval date stamps on 1874 large certified official front with matching grids and certified boxed date stamp, Fine.
Scott No. 109+110+111    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $180

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Lot 1927 ()   

Mexico, 1874, 25c blue, strip of five + 100c red, strip of three, Oaxaca. Cons 2380, all tied by Oaxaca oval date stamps on 1874 large official wrapper fragment, Fine.
Scott No. 109+111    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $150

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Lot 1928 ()   

Mexico, 1874, 25c blue + 100c red, Oaxaca. Cons 30-77, tied by scarce Ejutla oval cancels (Schimmer 17/1) on 1874 cover front; fold affecting stamps, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 109+111    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $375

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Lot 1929    

Mexico, 1874-80 25c blue, Veracruz. Cons 478, with handstamp sub-cons 378; tied by Veracruz postmark on 1878 cover to Puebla, with "Postmen should not ask for tips" receiver on reverse, Very Fine, cover subject of Billing's article: Mexico - Postal issue of 1874-83 Habilitados pg. 15-16.
Scott No. 109    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $100

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Lot 1930    

Mexico, 1874-81, 25c blue. 3 covers; Lagos cons 3183 usage to Guanajuato with violet origin and receiving on front, Zacatecas cons 51-75 tied by Fresnillo straight line and Monterrey cons 28-74 tied by very scarce manuscript Parras postmark, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $150

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Lot 1931    

Mexico, 1874-83, 50c green, Chiapas. Singles on covers & front; 50c cons 4078 tied by Tapachula oval (Chis 32/1) on front and 50c + 10c, cons4082, tied by blue green Comitan oval (Chis 5/1) on cover to Mexico, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $180

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Lot 1932    

Mexico, 1874-80, 100c carmine, without overprint, Cocula. Fresh single tied on piece by neat Mascota oval handstamp, Extremely Fine, a very rare postmark.
Scott No. 111b    Estimate $200 - 250.

Realized: $200

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