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Sale 85: The Westpex Sale

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1872-80 Hidalgo Portrait & 1882 Juarez

Lots 531-535

Lot 531    

Mexico, 1872, Hidalgo imperf, 12c blue, "LA + F" watermark, Pachuca, Papel Sellado watermark, cons 33-73, top stamps in block of 4 with normal, full o.g., full margins, some faint creasing, Very Fine, a very scarce se-tenant multiple; with 1980 M.E.P.S.I. certificate.
Scott No. 82b, 94    $900 for wmked singles.

Realized: $260

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Lot 532 ()   

Mexico, 1872, Hidalgo perforated, 6c green, Victoria, Papel Sellado watermark, cons 12-72, without gum, wide margins and bright color, Very Fine and choice, a lovely example of this rare watermark variety.
Scott No. 87    $2,500.

Realized: $1,500

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Lot 533    

Mexico, 1872, Hidalgo imperf, 25c red, Mexico, unwatermarked, cons 1-72, tied by Mexico cds on folded letter to Madrid, Spain, endorsed "via Ingleterra" with bold red "8R" due stamp applied upon arrival, reverse with light red receiving cds, Very Fine, a very scarce destination.
Scott No. 95    Estimate $250 - 350.

Realized: $250

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Lot 534    

Mexico, 1874, Hidalgo Profile, 25c blue, Mexico, cons 1-77, showing part captured imprint in right margin, tied by blue Diligencia Generales oval cancel (Schatzkes 830) on 1877 folded letter to Guanajuato, Very Fine; signed J.K. Bash.
Scott No. 109    Estimate $200 - 300.

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Lot 535    

Mexico, 1882, Foreign Mail 2nd Issue (Juarez), 24c violet, con 383, in combination with 1884, Hidalgo Medallion, 2c green, two singles + 10c green, five singles on 1884 registered cover to Modena, Italy, all tied by Veracruz cds's with matching "R" in circle handstamps at edges, N.Y. transit backstamp and registry etiquette on front; light cover edge wear, Very Fine, a rare registered usage and mixed issue franking bearing the Juarez issue.
Scott No. 138    Estimate $400 - 600.

Realized: $550

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