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Sale 97: The Westpex Sale

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Mexico - 1868-98 Regular Issues

Lot 466 o   

Mexico, 1868, Hidalgo (thick figures, imperf), 6c black on buff, cons 28-70, imperf, complete sheet of 100, full sheet margins, manuscript diagonal pen markings forming an "X" on each stamp as well as the manuscript. name "Lopez" across the sheet, 20 strikes of the Tonala Administration mark (Schatzkes 131) and 4 strikes of the two-line "Franco en Tonala" (Schatzkes #130) in the corners used as registration marks, minimal light file folds quarter the sheet, couple small internal holes, Very Fine appearance, one of the jewels of the 1868 issue, sold for $3,100 in 2010, ex-D. Stout.
Scott No. 58    Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.

Since 6c stamps were sent later in 1871 to this district, it is unlikely these markings were placed to demonetize the sheet.

Realized: $3,500

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