Lot 310 Mexico #5 1856 8r Red Lilac Hidalgo, ample to large margins all around, rich delicate shade, neatly-cancelled by oval Veracruz datestamp FEB.28.1857, an exceptional classic stamp, extremely fine, signed Alberto Diena. Rsv. $150. Estimate C$200.
Mexico
Lot 481, Canada 1888-1910 group of eight UPU stationery cards to different destinations, sold for C$614
Lot 481 Group of eight 2c UPU Stationery Cards to eight Different Destinations, with 1888 to Mexico, 1892 to Turkey, 1893 to India, 1895 to Sweden, 1895 to Russia, 1896 to Belgium, 1896 to Germany, and 1910 to Costa Rica. Most cards have interesting transit and receiver postmarks, some have toning, otherwise mostly fine or better. See scans. Estimate $250, sold for C$525.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.