Mexico City 1861: 1 r. black on green and 2 r. black on pink, used on October 1863 "Between the Lines" cover to Zacatecas tied by oval framed "DILIGENCIAS GENERALES / ADMON / DE MEXICO" handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 830) in black. The cover carried "Between the Lines" and thus the Imperial stamp unaccepted by the Liberal forces in Zacatecas and the letter handstamped "3" in black for a further 3 reales to pay upon receipt. The cover with some...
Corinphila Auction 291-297 Day 4
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Corinphila Auction 291-297 Nov Dec 2022
Sale 291: General Catalogue Europe & Overseas (Lot 1-1635)
plus six Special Catalogues:
Sale 292: The Ing. Provera Collection (part V) (Lots: 3001-3670)
Sale 293: Austria & Lombardy-Venetia ‘The Collection WALDVIERTEL’ (Lots 4001-4331)
Sale 294: Great Britain Special Catalogue (Lots 5001-5475)
Sale 295: The Besançon Collection Series: British Commonwealth (Lots 6001-6754)
Sale 296: Switzerland and Liechtenstein (Lots 8001-8711 plus 9001-9778)
Sale 297: The DUBOIS Collection (part I) Australian States & Commonwealth of Australia (Lots 10001-10703)
See also our auction Schedule:
Catalogue 295 |
British Commonwealth |
The Besançon Collection Ceylon, British Central & East Africa, Bushire |
6001-6754 |
Monday, Nov. 28 |
09.00h CET |
Catalogue 291 |
British Commonwealth |
Australia -Trinidad & Tobago |
1-258 |
Monday, Nov 28 |
18.00h CET |
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Catalogue 297 |
Australia & Australian States |
The Dubois Collection (part I) |
10001-10703 |
Tuesday, Nov. 29 |
09.00h CET |
Catalogue 294 |
Great Britain |
Special Collections |
5001-5475 |
Tuesday, Nov.29 |
16.00h CET |
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Catalogue 291 |
Europe & Overseas |
Europe A-N |
259-761 |
Wednesday, Nov. 30 |
09.00h CET |
Catalogue 291 |
Europe & Overseas |
Europe O-Z |
762-1073 |
Wednesday, Nov.30 |
13.30h CET |
Catalogue 293 |
Austria Special Collection |
‘Waldviertel’ (part I) |
4001-4331 |
Wednesday, Nov. 30 |
17.00h CET |
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Catalogue 292 |
The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection (part V) |
Italy, France Europe & Overseas |
3001-3670 |
Thursday, Dec. 1 |
09.00 CET |
Catalogue 291 |
Americas North-Central & South America |
USA - Venezuela |
1074-1385 |
Thursday, Dec. 1 |
17.00h CET |
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Catalogue 291 |
Overseas |
Afghanistan – Tibet + All World Collections |
1386-1635 |
Friday, Dec. 2 |
09.00 CET |
Catalogue 296 |
Switzerland & Liechtenstein |
Switzerland 1907 and later issues |
9001-9498 |
Friday, Dec. 2 |
11.30h CET |
Switzerland & Liechtenstein |
Collections & Accumulations |
9499-9778 |
Friday Dec. 2 |
16.00h CET |
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Catalogue 296 |
Classic Switzerland |
Classic Switzerland |
8001-8368 |
Saturday Dec. 3 |
10.00h CET |
Catalogue 296 |
Switzerland & Liechtenstein |
Switzerland 1854 -1900 |
8369-8711 |
Saturday Dec. 3 |
14.00h CET |
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Lot #1300 - Overseas Mexico
Chihuahua 1861: 2 r. black on pink, a fine example used on 1862 cover to Parral tied by framed "ROSALES" and "FRANCO" handstamps in red (Schatzkes fig. 165+165A). A scarce and exceptionally attractive cover. Provenance: Collection Joseph Schatzkes.
Lot #1301 - Overseas Mexico
Mexico City 1861: 2 r. black on pink, worn plate, a fine example used on 1863 cover from Mexico City to Guanajuato tied by "Franco / Mexico" cds in black (Nov. 29). The cover carried "Between the Lines" and thus the Imperial stamp unaccepted by the Liberal forces and the letter handstamped "2" in black for a further 2 reales to pay upon receipt (Dec. 3). Rare. Cert. Mepsi (2018).
Lot #1302 - Overseas Mexico
Mexico City 1861: 2 r. black on pink, a fine example used outside of District on 1862 entire letter to Colima tied by neat "FRANCO / GUADALAJARA" circular datestamp (March 28) in black (Schatzkes fig. 297). A scarce and fine out of District usage, most uncommon in this period. Signed Todd AIEP.
Lot #1303 - Overseas Mexico
Mexico City 1861: 2 r. black on pink, a fine example showing vertical marginal rule, used on 1862 cover to Puebla tied by oval framed "DILIGENCIAS GENERALES / ADMON / DE MEXICO" handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 830) in black. Scarce.
Lot #1304 - Overseas Mexico
Morelia 1861: 2 r. black on pink, a used example on 5 June 1861 cover to Mexico City tied by very scarce oval framed "DILIGS. GENERALES / ADMON. DE MORELIA" Eagle cachet in black (Schatzkes fig. 899) with framed "GRATIS" handstamp in black above. The stamp crossed by ironed file fold but a rare usage. Cert. Mepsi (2018).
Lot #1305 - Overseas Mexico
Puebla 1861: 2 r. black on pink, a used horizontal pair with large "PUEBLA" overprint (used during the French Occupation of the District) on 19 December 1863 entire letter to Puebla cancelled by "TEHUACAN / FRANCO" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1233). Small imperfections but scarce. Cert. Mepsi (2018).
Lot #1306 - Overseas Mexico
Puebla 1861: 2 r. black on pink used on covers (2), with 1862 single franking to Jalapa bearing top marginal example tied by "PUEBLA / ABRIL 29" datestamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1153) and 30 Octcober 1862 single franking to Puebla tied by fine "FRANCO / TEHUACAN" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig.1232). A choice pair.
Lot #1307 - Overseas Mexico
San Luis Potosi 1861: 2 r. black on pink, a fine example used on 1864 cover from SLP to Monterey tied by oval "CORREOS / S. L. POTOSI" datestamp (May 2) in black (Schatzkes fig. 1446). The cover carried "Between the Lines" and thus the Imperial stamp unaccepted by the Liberal forces and the letter handstamped "2" in black for a further 2 reales to pay upon receipt (May 11). Some docketing on front panel but rare.
Lot #1308 - Overseas Mexico
Vera Cruz 1861: 2 r. black on pink, a very fine used example tied to 1861 cover by framed "MINATITLAN" boxed handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 1790) and by manuscript date "Julio 25". A scarce and fine cover.
Lot #1309 - Overseas Mexico
Victoria 1861: 2 r. black on pink, a used example with good margins all round used on 1862 cover from Cuidad Victoria to Tampico tied by fancy framed "FRANCO" handstamp in red (Schatzkes fig. 1818). Acid ink and pencil fault but a rare District and cancellation. Signed J.K. Bash.
Lot #1310 - Overseas Mexico
Zacatecas 1861: 2 r. black on pink without District name, showing portion of adjoining stamp at top, used on 13 May 1864 cover from Zacatecas to Mexico City and cancelled by large "8" handstamp in black obliterating Hidalgo (Schatzkes fig. 1849E). Internal docketing shows the cover was received in Mexico City on May 19th. A very rare Provisional usage of this issue after demonetisation (Follansbee NF 8A). Signed Todd AIEP. Cert. Mepsi (2013...
Lot #1311 - Overseas Mexico
Mexico City 1861: 2 r. black on pink and 4 r. rose-red on yellow, fine examples used on 1862 cover to Guadalajara tied by Mexico City network handstamps (Schatzkes fig. 827) in black with oval "CORREOS / MEXICO" datestamp (April 10) below. Internal restoration but nevertheless an attractive usage at a scarce rate.
Lot #1312 - Overseas Mexico
Mexico City 1861: 1 r. black on green and 8 r. green on red-brown, used examples with the 1 r. showing "void flaw" at upper right corner, on 31 March 1864 cover to Guadalajara tied by "Franco / Mexico" circular datestamps in black. An extremely rare franking paying the 2 ounce rate for a distance above 16 leagues. Cert. Mepsi (2001). Provenance: Collection Jim Mazepa.
Lot #1313 - Overseas Mexico
Guadalajara 1861: 4 r. black on yellow, a diagonally bisected example paying the 2 reales rate, used on 11 May 1861 entire letter to Leon tied by "FRANCO / GUADALAJARA" circular datestamp (Schatzkes fig. 297) struck in blue: in use in this colour from the 2nd to the 28th May 1861 only. Sone minor wear but very scarce. Signed J.M. Bartels, R. Calves. Cert. Mepsi (2018) Scott = $ 190+.
Lot #1314 - Overseas Mexico
Vera Cruz 1861: 4 r. black on yellow, a used example on 28 May 1861 cover to Puebla tied by light "FRANQUEADO / VERA CRUZ" cds in black (Schatzkes fig. 1749). File fold well away from the adhesive, a scarce stamp on letter. Signed Todd AIEP.
Lot #1315 - Overseas Mexico
Lagos 1861: 4 r. black on yellow, a quadrisected example used to pay the 1 real rate on 3 May 1861 entire letter to Leon de los Aldamas, tied by straight line "LAGOS" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 657). File fold just away from the adhesive, a rare and attractive usage. Signed J.K. Bash. Cert. Mepsi (2001) Scott = $ 700. Provenance: Collection Erich Koenig, Sotheby's, New York, 30 May 1995, lot 197.
Lot #1316 - Overseas Mexico
Mexico City 1861: 4 r. deep rose on yellow, a very fine used example on 12 September 1863 cover to Vera Cruz lightly tied by "FRANCO / MEXICO" cds in black. A very fine stamp in a most unusual shade. Scarce. Cert. Mepsi (2011).
Lot #1317 - Overseas Mexico
Vera Cruz 1861: 4 r. pale 'claret' on yellow, a superb used example on 1 Nov. 1861 entire letter to Puebla lightly tied by "FRANQUEADO / VERA CRUZ" cds in black (Schatzkes fig. 1749). Exceptional quality.
Lot #1318 - Overseas Mexico
Puebla 1861: 4 r. dull rose on yellow, a diagonally bisected example paying the 2 reales rate, used on 1861 entire letter to Orizava tied by two line "PUEBLA / OCTUBRE 5" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1153). The entire with a couple of insignificant holes not detracting from the appearance, a scarce and most attractive entire: the "splits" were used in Puebla for a twelve day period in 1861 - Fayolle and Chapman state September 26-Oct 4...
Lot #1319 - Overseas Mexico
Guanajuato 1861: 8 r. black on red-brown, a quadrisected example to pay the 2 reales rate, lower left corner of the stamp with sheet marginal line below, used on 1861 entire letter to Guadalajara tied by oval framed "LEON DE LOS ALDAMAS" datestamp (Sept. 6) in black (Schatzkes fig. 500). A fresh and very fine entire. Signed Todd AIEP Scott = $ 250+.
Lot #1320 - Overseas Mexico
Guanajuato 1861: 8 r. black on red-brown, a quadrisected example to pay the 2 reales rate, lower right corner of the stamp, used on 19 October 1861 cover to Celaya tied by Silao de la Victoria "Eagle" handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 529) in black. Some creasing away from the adhesive but scarce. Cert. Mepsi (2013) Scott = $ 250+.
Lot #1321 - Overseas Mexico
Colima 1861: 8 r. black on red-brown, a diagonally bisected example used as seal on reverse of refolded 1863 cover to Guadalajara to pay the 4 reales rate, tied by oval framed "CORREOS / COLIMA" datestamp (June 11) in black (Schatzkes fig. 179). The stamp with ironed horizontal crease but without surcharge and a probable postal fraud usage. Scarce. Signed J.K. Bash. Cert. Mepsi (1995) Scott = $ 750.rnProvenance: Collection Erich Koenig,...
Lot #1322 - Overseas Mexico
Mexico City 1861: 8 r. green on red-brown, a fine used example of vivid colour and large margins on 10 November 1863 cover to Vera Cruz, neatly tied by "FRANCO / MEXICO" cds in black. A very rare stamp on letter and most attractive. Signed Todd AIEP. Provenance: Collection Renato Mondolfo RDP, Corinphila sale 70, 26-31 March 1984, lot 3333.
Lot #1323 - Overseas Mexico
Mexico City 1867: Gothic Mexico 2 r. black on pink, a fine used example on 12 April 1868 entire letter to Zacatecas tied by "Franco / Mexico" cds in black. A scarce issue on letter.
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