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Auction: 26021 - Mexico including the Enrique Trigueros collection of Proofs, Essays and Specimens
Lot: 110

1914-1940 Revolutionary and Early 20th Century Period
1915-16, an outstanding assembly comprising 14 essays and 72 plate colour proofs, including "Map of Mexico" 40c. with 19 proofs, most with a trapezoidal punch hole (indicating specimens) and also featuring three pairs; "Veracruz Lighthouse" 1p., represented by 14 essays, including five of just the centre in black (one single and one block of four) and the frame alone in two blocks of four and one single, in black and brown, as well as 15 single plate colour proofs of the whole design in different shades; and the highest denomination, the "Post Office" 5p., displayed in 38 plate colour proofs, with two singles showing just the centre, six blocks of four (including misplaced centres and one block with a double impression of the frame) plus one single, the remaining 11 proofs being singles of the full design and one pair, all in different shades. A comprehensive and very difficult display.

Estimate
$800 to $1,400

Starting price
$750