Lot 10563 – Mexico 7c engraved used Ex Paulsen, Quast, Bash

ONE OF THE MOST RARE STAMPS OF CLASSIC MEXICO NOT OFFERED IN AUCTION IN MANY YEARS

Mexico 7c lilac engraved used (consignment #3-1867, 400 issued in this consignment), cut into at left and top left, “FRANCO / MEXICO” cds dated January 9, 1867, thin of little important for such a rare stamp, only eight used examples are recorded (two of which the collector states to be in museums), one of the most rare and legendary stamps of classic Mexico, and a gem of this issue. None have been offered at auction in many years. NF $6,000, Scott $5,500. Cert. Mepsi (1987).

Provenance: Paulsen, Quast and Bash.