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Lot 2415 o
Mexico, 1895, 20c brown rose, watermark sideways, horizontal pair, town cancels, strong color, Fine and rare, the Largest Multiple of This Rare Stamp.Scott No. 252c $1,500 for singles.
The sideways watermark stamps were a separate issue in 1897 from the Correoseum issue in 1895. The grain is horizontal rather than vertical and the size of the design is different.
Realized: $850
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Lot
2416
Mexico, 1895, 50c purple, in combination with 1895, 15¢ bright blue + 20c brown rose on registered cover to Buenos Aires, Argentina, all tied by 1895 Guanajuanto cds's, Mexico registry etiquette and "A.R." return receipt handstamp; 20c with small scuff and cover with partial backflap, less than 15 covers are known with the 50c issue. Scott No. 253+251+252 Estimate $200 - 300.
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Mexico, 1895, 1p brown, block of 6, o.g., hinged at top, never hinged at bottom, choice centering bright and fresh, Extremely Fine, the largest recorded mint multiple. Scott No. 254 $540 for hinged singles.
Realized: $350
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2418 o/
Mexico, 1895, 1p brown, 2 items of the 1peso stamp: A cover together with a 50c stamp from Aguascalientes and a piece with 20c stamp from Monterrey, Very Fine, Only 8-10 covers are known with the 1 peso stamp. Scott No. 254 Estimate $350 - 500.
Realized: $575
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Lot
2419
Mexico, 1895, 1p brown, in combination with 1895, 12c bright blue on oversized registered judiciary wrapper to Choula, all tied by 1897 Puebla cds's wit registry etiquette and eagle cachet handstamp; small margin nick in 1p stamp, otherwise Very Fine, a non-philatelic use of the 1 peso stamp, only 8-10 covers known with this stamp. Scott No. 254+251 Estimate $400 - 600.
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Lot 2420 o
Mexico, 1895, 1p brown, watermark sideways, neat town cancel, centered low showing significant portion of adjacent stamp at top, bold color, Fine and rare, only 3-4 used examples are believed to exist.Scott No. 254a; $900 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $475
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Lot
2421
Mexico, 1895, 5p scarlet, o.g., very lightly hinged, exceptional centering amid beautifully balanced margins, bright vivid color, Extremely Fine and choice, rarely encountered so choice. Scott No. 255 $300.
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Lot 2422 o
Mexico, 1895, 5p scarlet, light town cancel, bright color, F.-V.F.Scott No. 255 $190.
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Lot
2423
Mexico, 1895, 10p blue, o.g., wide margins, small margin thin at top, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 256 $650.
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Lot 2424 o
Mexico, 1895, 10p blue, neat town cancel, choice centering amid large well balanced margins, rich color, Extremely Fine and choice, a beautiful high value.Scott No. 256 $350.