Sale 97: The Westpex Sale

Lot 438    

Mexico, (Merida) Merida, boxed certification date stamp on 1884 official cover to San Cristobal, with a quite remarkable array of transit markings front and reverse including Veracruz, Tehuantepec, Santa Ifigenia, Oaxaca, Tuxtla, Chiapa, El Zapote, Tecololoutla and Macuilapa De Officio, so it did not pay postage; some edge wear and opened at sides for display, F.-V.F., at this time the registered mail was meant to exist only in fronts, but this one is intact.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $150

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Lot 439    

Mexico, (Puebla) Franqueado, Setbre, 19, 1854, origin cds with matching "Franco" handstamp (Schatzkes 1147A+1147B) on folded letter to New York, red "New Orleans, La., Sep 26" transit cds and "Steamship 10" in circle rate handstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

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Lot 440    

Mexico, (Zacatecas) Zacatecas, Franco, Abril, 26, 1854, fancy buckle handstamp (Schatzkes 1854C) on folded letter to New York, matching "4" reales inland rate handstamp on reverse, red "New Orleans, La., May 12" transit cds and "Steamship 10" in circle handstamp upon arrival, Very Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $350

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Lot 441

Mexico, Emperor Maximilian, signature on a special marriage dispensation dated February 12, 1866, Very Fine, Maximilian autographs are rare.
Estimate    $750 - 1,000.

Realized: $1,050

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