Lot 2577
Mexico, 1867, Gothic "Mexico", ½r black on buff, o.g., never hinged, margins mostly large to touching at left, clear bold overprint and exceptional freshness, Very Fine, almost unheard of in never hinged condition; with 2020 M.E.P.S.I. certificate.Scott No. 35 $2,500 for hinged.
AN EXTREMELY RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 1867 ½R HIDALGO WITH GOTHIC "MEXICO" ISSUE IN NEVER HINGED CONDITION.
Realized: $2,300
Lot 2578 P
Mexico, 1868, Hidalgo (thin figures, imperf), 6c black on buff, plate proof, cons 01-68 trial overprint, complete sheet of 50, without gum, security pen cancel, central tear at top affecting a couple stamp and some creasing, otherwise Very Fine, probably unique.Scott No. 46P Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Lot 2579
Mexico, 1868, Hidalgo (thin figures, perforated), 6c black on buff, Mexico, cons 1-68, Tacubya sub-office overprint, o.g., F.-V.F., only 200 sent.Scott No. 52 Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot 2580
Mexico, 1868, Hidalgo (thin figures, perforated), 25c blue on pink, Acapulco, cons 25-68, tied by Acapulco oval handstamp (Schatzkes 4) on folded letter to Oaxaca, Very Fine (photo on web site).Scott No. 54 Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot 2581
Mexico, 1868, Hidalgo (thick figures, imperf), 6c black on buff, Mexico, cons 1-71, Apam sub-office district overprint, 2 singles, o.g., Very Fine.Scott No. 58 Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot 2582 P
Mexico, 1868, Hidalgo (thick figures, imperf), 100c yellow, trial color plate proof, horizontal pair, deep color, ample margins, slight creasing at top, otherwise Very Fine.Scott No. 64TC Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $325
Lot 2583
Mexico, 1868, Hidalgo (thick figures, perforated), 6c black on buff, Mexico, cons 1-71, Texcoco sub-office district overprint, o.g., F.-V.F.Scott No. 65 Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $180
Lot 2584 /
Mexico, 1868, Hidalgo (thick figures, perforated), 6c black on buff, Mexico, cons 1-72, with Cuautitlan sub-office overprint, bottom right corner margin block of 12, o.g., bottom stamps never hinged, bright and fresh, Very Fine, only 100 issued and all returned, the largest multiple known.Scott No. 65 Estimate $600 - 800.
Realized: $500