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Sale 75: The Sescal Sale

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Lots 2165-2168

Lot 2165    

Mexico, 1865 French Expeditionary Forces, cover to Strasbourg, France, franked with France 10c + 40c Napoleon issues tied by "CEM A" lozenge cancel, matching "Corps Exp. Mexique, 27 Sept., 66" cds alongside, receiving backstamp; few tone minor spots affecting stamps, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $325

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Lot 2166    

Mexico, 1862-65 Maritime Covers to France, with Mexique or Mexique - Tampico octagons, one from Veracruz 1863 also bearing cds (with fleuron) of the ship Louisiane and another 1862 from Mexico City having similar cds (with fleuron) of the ship Veracruz, Very Fine, outstanding group.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

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Lot 2167    

Mexico, 1872 (Jun.) Mexico City, Mexico to London, England, cover with Mexico City post office oval cachet (Schatzkes unlisted) and matching unreadable origin cds, red "Vera Cruz, Paq. Fr. B No. 2, 18 Juin 72" packet datestamp, black London (7.17) backstamp transit and matching "FR / 2F 20c" oval accountancy handstamp, manuscript due rating, Very Fine.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

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Lot 2168    

Mexico, Acapulco, Consulate USA, blue circular eagle cachet handstamp on cover to Pittsford, Vt., clear "Steamship 20" circular rate handstamp applied upon entry in the U.S.; small edge tears and slight reduction at right, F.-V.F. and rare.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

Realized: $270

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