Lot 640 o
Mexico, 1872, Hidalgo perforated, 50c yellow, Durango, unwatermarked, cons 15-72, sub-cons 8, circular Papasquiaro handstamp (Schatzkes 282), margins large to just touching at left, F.-V.F., the only known example of the 1872 50c issue with the Papasquiaro sub-office number (NF $1,500).Scott Nos. 102 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $1,250
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Mexico, 1874, Hidalgo Profile, 100c carmine, Durango, in combination with 1874, 10c black + 50c green, all cons 15-74 wide apart, all tied by straight line Papasquiaro handstamp (Schimmer 57/3) on registration front to Durango, manuscript certification boxed date stamp and mute circle handstamp (57/4) in corners; small repaired corner nick at top left, Very Fine. Scott Nos. 111+107+110 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $260