Sale 42: Worldwide Stamps & Covers

Lot 1483 ()   

Mexico, (Durango) Durango. Bold red boxed postmark (Yag-Bash D1, rarity 8) on ca. 1796 front to Saltillo, matching "6" rate handstamp, Extremely Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $325

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Lot 1484    

Mexico, (Durango) Durango. 2 covers and front; 1843 front with red boxed certified handstamp (Yag-Bash D5) and matching grid handstamps at sides, straight line "Franco" handstamp in red and Comandante General cachet handstamp, covers with red boxed date stamp (Yag-Bash D4), one to Zacatecas forwarded to Durango with forwarding date stamp on reverse, other 1840 usage to Guadalupe y Calvo with "6" rate handstamp, Very Fine overall, front ex Backal.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

Realized: $1,050

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Lot 1485    

Mexico, (Durango) Durango Sub-Offices. 5 covers; includes Cuencame 1810 folded letter with two-line postmark in red (unlisted in red), framed postmark (Yag-Bash D45) on 1852 folded letter with matching "2" rate handstamp and in red on 1844 folded letter with matching "2" rate handstamp obliterated with "0" handstamp and re-rated "3", also 1849 straight line Cerro Gordo postmark in red (D35, sealed tear) with "2" rate, Very Fine strikes.
Estimate    $250 - 350.

Realized: $280

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Lot 1486    

Mexico, (Durango) Inde. 2 folded letter sheets with fancy oval wreath with manuscript date (D80), 1853 in black and 1847 in red with matching "2" rate handstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $450

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Lot 1487    

Mexico, (Guadalajara) Barca. Full oval postmark (Yag-Bash GD82) with manuscript date, on 1856 folded letter to Guadalajara, matching "2" rate handstamp and "0" handstamp obliterating earlier "3" rate marking, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $350

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Lot 1488    

Mexico, (Guadalajara) Bolanos. Bold red two-line postmark (Yag-Bash GD91) on 1827 folded letter to Veragrande, Very Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $350

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Lot 1489    

Mexico, (Guadalajara) Compostela. Two-line postmark (Yag-Bash GD110) with manuscript date below on 1854 folded letter to Guadalajara, Very Fine and scarce.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $350

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Lot 1490    

Mexico, (Guadalajara) Puerto De Ipala. Clear strike of red boxed handstamp (GD150) on 1854 folded letter sheet to Hostotipaquillo with manuscript "Via Guadalajara" routing endorsement at top, matching "2" reales rate handstamp; some archival tape reinforcement at folds, Very Fine, this is the only known pre-stamp period cover bearing the Puerto De Ipala handstamp (see Mexicana, Oct 2003, pg 180-186).
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $700

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Lot 1491    

Mexico, (Guanajuato) Guanajuato. Red two line handstamp on fresh 1805 folded letter to Mexico, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $525

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Lot 1492    

Mexico, (Guanajuato) Guanajuato. 5 covers and 2 fronts; includes colonial front with red two-line postmark (GN1), 1831 folded letter with straight line handstamp (GN3), oval postmark (GN4) with matching boxed date stamp (tape stains/sealed tears), 1843 boxed date stamp (GN5) with "1" rate handstamp and official eagle cachet, circular date stamp (GN6) on 1850 folded letter and on 1854 certified front with certified boxed date stamp, and 1856 folded letter sheet with two-line postmark (Schatzkes 468B) and matching "2" rate handstamp, Very Fine overall.
Estimate    $750 - 1,000.

Realized: $675

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