Lot 2343 S
Mexico, 1884-85, 1c-10p Medallions, "COLLECCION" overprint, 14 stamps all different; includes 1884, 2c-2p, 10p (4 known of 2p and 3 known of 10p) and additional 20c imperforate with enormous margins, also includes the 1885, 1c value; few minor flaws, still a Very Fine set, no one seems to know why the post office overprinted these stamps but are very rare, one of the largest sets known.Scott No. 150S//162S, 164S-165S Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $475
Lot 2344 /o
Mexico, 1884, 1c, 3c & 25c Medallions, 1c unused block of 40, 3c unused block of 28 and 25c strip of 7 used, the 3 are believed to be the largest recorded, F.-V.F.Scott No. 150,152,159; $510+ Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot 2345
Mexico, 1884, 1c green, two singles, in combination with 1884, 10c green + 12c green on 1885 registered cover to Funchal, Madeira, all tied by blue Mexico cds's, N.Y. registry etiquette and London transit date stamp; some cover tone spots, otherwise Very Fine, a rare destination.Scott No. 150+156+157 Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $160
Lot 2346 /
Mexico, 1884, 1c green, imperforate, corner sheet margin block of 42, o.g., mostly never hinged, full even margins, some gum tone, otherwise Very Fine, the largest known block of the 1884 1c green imperforate.Scott No. 150a $2,625 for pairs.
Realized: $375
Lot 2347 /
Mexico, 1884, 2c green, imperforate, corner sheet margin block of 38 showing portion of plate "2" at left, o.g., mostly never hinged, small nicks in one top stamp, otherwise Very Fine, the largest recorded multiple.Scott No. 151a $3,800 for pairs.
Realized: $550
Lot 2348 o
Mexico, 1884, 2c green, imperforate, horizontal pair, Villa Lerdo oval date stamp cancel, clear to large margins, couple tiny margin thins, otherwise F.-V.F.Scott No. 151a $225.
Lot 2349
Mexico, 1884, 10c green, imperf between, horizontal pair, o.g., strong color, Very Fine, a rare and unlisted variety.Scott No. 152 var. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $160
Lot 2350 ()
Mexico, 1884, 4c green, imperf vertically, horizontal pair, without gum and purple "Impression Del Timbre, Mexico, 22 Ene, 84" handstamp on reverse, Fine.Scott No. 153c $200.
Realized: $240
Lot 2351 ()
Mexico, 1884, 10c green, in combination with 1884, 25c green on 1884 Huejutla registered front, signed on back as returned receipt, Very Fine, a rare item from a small town.Scott No. 156+159 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $170
Lot 2352 ()
Mexico, 1884, 10c green, imperforate, bottom margin horizontal pair, without gum, full margins, couple creases in selvage, otherwise Very Fine.Scott No. 156a $125.
Realized: $90