Sale 108: The Westpex Sale

Lot 719    

Mexico, 1866, Emperor Maximilian (Litho), 7c Lilac Gray, Zapoltan, cons 41-1866, sub 18, horizontal pair, near complete strike of Zapotlan oval cancel (Schatzkes 442), margins mostly large to just touching at top, Very Fine.
Scott Nos. 26    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $220

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Lot 720 o   

Mexico, 1866, Emperor Maximilian (litho), 13c blue, cons 9-1866, sub 1, Mexico town cancel (Schatzkes 821), margins large to slightly into frameline at top left, F.-V.F.
Scott Nos. 27    Estimate $400 - 600.

Realized: $260

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Lot 721 /   

Mexico, 1866, Emperor Maximilian (litho), 13c blue, Mexico, district name only, block of 49, o.g., mostly never hinged, ample to large margins all around, rich color, vertical and horizontal separation crease, a few small thins affecting two stamps, otherwise Very Fine, a remarkable multiple and the second largest known, ex-Dormer.
Scott Nos. 27    Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.

When the Eagle issue was demonetized, 5,103 13c Maximilians where issued with district name and without consignment number. These were to be traded for the Eagle issues that where in the hands of postal customers.

Realized: $3,250

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Lot 722 o   

Mexico, 1866, Emperor Maximilian (litho), 13c blue, Mexico, cons 44-1866, Mexico circular date stamp cancel, ample to large margins, tiny thin, otherwise Very Fine, the only recorded 13c example from this rare consignment of only 70 sent, Bash recorded only two 25c stamps from this consignment; with 2010 M.E.P.S.I. certificate.
Scott Nos. 27    Estimate $500 - 750.

Realized: $400

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Lot 723 o   

Mexico, 1866, Emperor Maximilian (litho), 13c blue, Puebla, cons 65-1866, circular date stamp cancel, clear to ample margins, F.-V.F., this being the second recorded example from this consignment, Follansbee notes "Puebla 65 1866 is exceptionally rare."; with 2016 M.E.P.S.I. certificate.
Scott Nos. 27    Estimate $500 - 750.

Realized: $325

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Lot 724    

Mexico, 1866, Emperor Maximilian (litho), 13c blue, Soyaniquilpan, cons 14-1866, tied by straight line Soyaniquilpan handstamp with date stamp at center (Schatzkes 1546) on 1866 folded letter sheet to Mexico, Very Fine and choice.
Scott Nos. 27    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $375

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Lot 725    

Mexico, 1866, Emperor Maximilian (litho), 13c blue, Toluca, cons 13-1866, sub 8-1866 (Tejupilco), block of 9, o.g., clear to large margins, Very Fine, a scarce multiple.
Scott Nos. 27    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $375

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Lot 726    

Mexico, 1866, Emperor Maximilian (litho), 13c blue, Zapotlan, in combination with 1866, 25c buff, Zapotlan, both cons 41-1866, sub 18, tied by Zapotlan handstamp (Schatzkes 442) on folded letter sheet to Guadalajara, 25c showing interesting printing flaw at top; cover with minor erosion in address pane, Very Fine.
Scott Nos. 27    Estimate $500 - 750.

Realized: $850

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Lot 727    

Mexico, 1866, Emperor Maximilian (litho), 25c buff, Cordova, cons 45-1866, tied by bold Cordova cds (Schatzkes 185) on fresh 1866 folded letter sheet to Puebla, Very Fine and choice; with 1984 M.E.P.S.I. certificate.
Scott Nos. 28    Estimate $400 - 600.

Realized: $325

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Lot 728 o   

Mexico, 1866, Emperor Maximilian (litho), 25c orange, Guanajuato, cons 92-1866, sub 23, boxed Irapuato cancel (Schatzkes 498), full margins, Very Fine, a scarce sub-district usage.
Scott Nos. 29    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $110

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