382. Auktion

1867, Wove paper, Medio real on white, horizontal pair, large margins, unused with fresh original gum, very fine. A great rarity; the only recorded multiple of this stamp with original gum. Certificate MEPSI (2004)

Medio real, block of four with large margins (one stamp cut out by opening), with oval handstamps of Guadalajara on reverse of entire letter to Mexico City. The entire slightly faulty on front and the upper letter fold separated and fixed by hinges. A unique multiple of this stamp, of which just seven entires have been recorded. Certificate MEPSI (2002)

Medio real, two copies, together with 1 r. on white , all cut round, tied by "FRANCA SAYULA" to entire letter of April 3rd, 1867, to Guadalajara. The entire with some faults, still fine and very rare; the earliest recorded usage of the medio real. Certificate MEPSI (2002)

 1r. on grey-blue, horizontal merging pair, partly cut-to-shape, tied by oval "FRANCA SAYULA" to entire letter to Guadalajara, paying the single rate. Very fine and rare, just three such multiple frankings recorded. Certificate MEPSI (1998). 

1r. on dark blue and 2 r. on green, both cut square but touched, tied by 'laureate' handstamp to letter sheet with adjacent "CORREO GUADALAJARA FBRO 24 1867" to Leon. Horizontal filing crease affecting the stamps slightly, still fine. Only five covers have been recorded bearing the 1 r. on dark blue, this is the earliest recorded usage of this stamp.

1r. on white, 2 copies, cut square with clear to mostly good margins, tied by 'laureate' to letter sheet with adjacent "CORREOS GUADALAJARA ENERO 24 1867" to Leon. Very fine and extremely rare and perfect match to the single franking offered before. Certificate MEPSI (2021). 

 1r. on white, cut square with good margins, tied by 'laureate' to letter sheet with adjacent "CORREOS GUADALAJARA ENERO 24 1867" to Zapotlan. Very fine and rare, just 5 entires with this stamp have been recorded . Certificate MEPSI (2006). 

1 r. on white and 2 r. on white, both cut square with clear to good margins, tied by wreath cancel to letter sheet with adjacent oval "CORREOS GUADALAJARA ENERO 29 1867" to Mexico City. 1 r. some creasing, otherwise fine. One of only two such frankings recorded. Certificate MEPSI (2011)

2 r. on white,  cut square (one corner folded up by cancelling), tied by 'laureate' handstamp to entire letter with adjacent "CORREOS GUADALAJARA 12 ENERO" (1867) to Carro. Very fine and rare, just 2 single franking is of this stamp have been recorded, this beeing the earliest recorded use of this stamp. Certificate MEPSI (2002)

 2 r. on white, with additional handstamp "C GUZMAN", cut square with large margins, tied by infinity cancel to letter sheet to Guadalajara. Very fine and rare, just 5 entires with this stamp have been recorded . Certificate MEPSI (2002). 

4 reales on rose  and pair Un real on grey blue, tied by infinity cancel of Ciudad Guzman to entire letter of 4.2.1867 to Guadalajara, correctly paid for a letter with a weight of ¼ ounce for a distance beyond 16 leagues. A fine and rare franking. Certificate MEPSI (1984)

4 r. on rose and 2 r. on green, both with additional handstamp "C.GUZMAN", cut square with good to large margins, tied by infinity cancel to entire letter dated 14.2. 1867, to Guadalajara. Very fine and extremely rare letter ; one of only two recorded with the 4 r. and the only recorded entire with two "C. GUZMAN" overprinted stamps. Certificate MEPSI (2011)

4 r. on white together with 2nd printing 2 r. on green, laid battoné paper and 3rd printing Un r. on blue, oblong quadrillé paper, all cut square with mostly good to large margins, tied by infinity cancel to entire letter from Guadalajara 6.9.1867, to Leon. A most attractive and outstanding three colour franking, just two further have been recorded of all Guadalajara provisional issues. Ex Bash and Rodriguez. Certificate MEPSI (2002)

Second printing, quadrille paper,  2 reales on green, cut round, tied by oval "FRANCO SAYULA" to  entire letter 18.6.1867, to Guadalajara, fine, Certificate MEPSI (2012)

Second printing, quadrille paper,  2 reales on green, tied by double circle "C. GUZMAN" to  entire letter to Guadalajara, fine, Certificate MEPSI (2012)

Second printing, quadrille paper,  2 reales on green, dear banal bisect and entire stamp, tied by double circle "C. GUZMAN" to entire letter June 8, 1867, to Guadalajara. A fine and very rare entire, ex Jene Scott and Omar Rodriguez. Certificate MEPSI (1981)

Second printing, serrate perforation, 2 r. on green, fresh colour and full perforation, used with 'Infinity' handstamp, very fine. Certificate MEPSI (1997)

Third printing, wove paper, 4 reales on blue, good to mostly large margins and fresh colour, unused with original gum. Extremely fine and rare, just 3 further unused copies have been recorded. Certificate MEPSI (2003) 

Thin quadrille paper, 4 reales on white, good to large margins, showing partly light double print, unused with original gum, very fine and fresh.  An extremely fine example of this rare stamp.

Un r. on blue, thin oblong quadrillé paper, unused vertical pair, stuck on entire letter with another pair which has been cancelled with infinity handstamp, from Guadalajara October 15, 1867 to Mexico City; correct postage for a letter between ½ and ¾ ounze of weight All stamps in fresh colour and with large margins. The uncancelled pair is the largest unused recorded multiple of this stamp, of which only one single unused copy has been recorded. A great rarity. Certificate MEPSI (1998, stating that the committee is not able to give an opinion as to whether the uncancelled pair belongs to this cover)

1867: Third Printing Un r. on blue, thin oblong quadrillé paper, horizontal pair with large margins, with oval "Franqueado / Guadalajara" on letter sheet to Ciudad Guzman. A fine and very scarce cover. Certificate MEPSI (1997)

Oblong quadillle paper serrated: Un real on blue together with 2nd printing 2 r. serrated, tied by infinity cancel to entire letter from Guadalajara July 24, 1867 to Mexico City. A very attractive and exceedingly rare combination; just 8 used copies of Sc. 37 have been recorded, including two on entires. Certificate MEPSI (2011) Provenance: Omar Rodriguez

1868, 1 r. on green, laid battoné paper, block of four, every stamp with variety "1863", unused with large part original gum, fine and rare; the only recorded block of this variety. Certificate MEPSI (2003)

1868, 2 r. on lilac, laid battoné paper, block of four, unused with original gum, fine and scarce; very few multiples of this issue have been recorded, Certificate MEPSI (1995)

1868, 1 r. on green, laid battoné paper, serrate perforated, lightly cancelled by part "FRANQUEADO / GUADALAJARA" oval datestamp, very fine. A most attractive example of this extremely rare stamp. Certificate MEPSI (2018)

1868, 2 r. on lilac, thin quadrille paper, serrate perforated, lightly cancelled by part "FRANQUEADO / GUADALAJARA" oval datestamp. 2 short perfs, otherwise very fine. A most attractive example of this rare stamp with just 5 examples recorded. Certificate MEPSI (2019)

1868, laid paper, 1 r. on green with both varieties "nu" instead of "un" and "1863", cut square, lightly cancelled with 'laureate' handstamp. A most likely unique stamp. Certificate MEPSI (1998)