Lot 2400 P
Mexico, 1892, 5p carmine, die proof, on India, showing guidemarks at sides, wide margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, rare.Scott No. 228P Estimate $250 - 350.
Realized: $625
Lot 2401 o
Mexico, 1892, 5p carmine, without watermark, blue oval cancel, couple small thins, otherwise F.-V.F., an extremely rare variety which is believed to be unique, Scott cat $900 for normal watermark variety; with 1981 MEPSI certificate.Scott No. 228 var. Estimate $250 - 350.
Realized: $220
Lot 2402 o
Mexico, 1892, 5p carmine, block of 4, neat Mexico town cancels, natural s.e. at left, F.-V.F., the only known multiple of the 1892 5p carmine high value.Scott No. 228 $3,600 for singles.
Lot 2403 P
Mexico, 1892, 10p carmine, die proof, on India, showing guidemarks at sides, wide margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, a rare die proof.Scott No. 229P Estimate $250 - 350.
Realized: $500
Lot 2404 o
Mexico, 1892, 5p blue green, neat town cancel, natural s.e. at top, Very Fine and rare, only 200 were issued, ex King Farouk; with 2014 MEPSI certificate.Scott No. 230 $1,200.