Lot 479
Mexico, 1895, 12c olive brown, block of 32, o.g., two stamps lightly hinged, others never hinged, rich color and remarkably fresh, natural s.e. at top and left, additional diagonal blind perfs affecting 5th vertical row, Very Fine, the Largest Known Multiple of the 1896 12c Olive Brown RM Interlaced Watermark.Scott No. 262; $5,120 as hinged singles Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Lot 480 o
Mexico, 1896, 10p blue, RM interlaced watermark, light unobtrusive town cancels, strong color and exceptional centering, Extremely Fine and choice, certainly one of the finest examples of this high value.Scott No. 268 $525.
Realized: $260
Lot 481
Mexico, 1898, 10c Mulitas, o.g., lightly hinged, exceptional centering amid nicely balanced margins, strong vivid color, very fresh, Extremely Fine and choice, a gem key stamp; with 1998 and 2012 M.E.P.S.I. certificates.Scott No. 284 $550.
Realized: $280