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Mexico 1856, ½r-1r Hidalgo issues, Apam. Four ½r and six 1r singles, with different cancels from the district including Apam negative seal in black and blue, Otuma, etc., Very Fine overall (NF $230).Scott No. 1-2 Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $130
Lot 1204 /o
Mexico 1856-61, ½r-8r Hidalgo issues, Guadalajara. A group of 20 stamps with 1856 ½r blue 2 copies, 1 is gigantic, 1r yellow, 6 with 2 pairs, 1 with Cuale Monogram cancel (Sz. 377) other with red "Franqueado en Tepic" (Sz. 409) on piece, 2r green with stitch watermark (scarce), another with (Sz. 409) and 2 other shades, 4r red, 5, two 4 margins, another with red (Sz. 409) cancel, 8r red lilac unused (no gum) and a 4 margin 1861 4 margin ½r, F.-V.F., nice array.Scott No. 1-6 Estimate $250 - 350.
Realized: $280
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Mexico 1856-61 Hidalgo issues, Guanajuato. 20 stamps from this district highlighted by nice 1856 4 margin ½ blue, 1r yellow with stitch watermark (scarce), 4r red large 4 margin copy, 1861, 2r black on pink with strong Guanajuato negative cancel (Sz. 480), 2, 8r black on red brown stamps (small faults) plus a lovely bisect on piece cancelled at Guanajuato, F.-V.F. overall.Scott No. 1//11c Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $375
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Mexico 1856, ½r blue, Guadalajara & Guanajuato. 2 singles, each with incredible margins, Guanajuato with Yrapuato boxed cancel (Sz. 494), Extremely Fine.Scott No. 1 Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $95
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Mexico 1856-61 Hidalgo issues, Mexico. 27 stamps; 1856, ½r blue 3, 1 with humongous margins, 2r green 6, with scarce blue green, 4r red 5, most with 4 margins or nearly so, 8r red lilac 2, 1 with 4 large margins, 1861, 1r black on green pair cancelled with oval (Sz. 830), 4r red on yellow 4 copies and 8r green on red brown 4 copies mostly 4 margins, a nice array, F.-V.F.Scott No. 1//12 Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $600
Lot 1208
Mexico 1856, ½r blue, México. block of four and horizontal pair, tied by Mexico circular date stamps on folded letter sheet to Soyaniquilpam; cover with horizontal fold affecting left stamps in block, otherwise Very Fine, a rare multiple usage of the 1856, ½r blue.Scott No. 1 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $850
Lot 1209
Mexico 1856, ½r blue, México. Slightly overlapping cover at top, tied by circular postmark on folded letter sheet to Puebla, October 1856 docketing, F.-V.F.Scott No. 1 Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $75
Lot 1210 o
Mexico 1856-61 Hidalgo issues, Puebla. 17 stamps with all values of the 1856 issue represented, ½r blue 3, 1r yellow with scarce cancel "Puebla" in box (Sz. 1147), 2r green 6, 2 emerald shade, 1 a marvelous large 4 margin copy, 4r red, 8r red purple, 1861 issue with 1/2 black on buff, a giant copy, 2r black on pink 5 copies with beautiful strikes of Chalchicomula grill (Sz.1184) and bars cancel (Sz. 1159), F.-V.F.Scott No. 1//8 Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $220
Lot 1211 o
Mexico 1856, ½r blue, Toluca. Bold strike of oval "Diligencias Generales, Lina de Toluca" stagecoach handstamp (Schatzkes 1664), strong color, Very Fine, a beautiful strike of this illustrated handstamp; signed Holcombe.Scott No. 1 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $325
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Mexico 1856, ½r blue, Tula. Partial district overprint at right, Tula straight line cancel (Schatzkes 1690), Very Fine.Scott No. 1 Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $75