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Auction: 24033 - The "KMC" Collection of Stamps and Covers of Mexico
Lot: 267

(x) Mexico
Post-Classic and Semi-Modern Issues
1934 "Pro-Universidad" 10p. Brown and Violet, unwatermarked, a superb block of four, lightly hinged at top, exceptionally well-centered, and with remarkable freshness. This is an extremely rare and highly coveted multiple. According to a renowned Mepsi expert, this is the only recorded block of four and the largest known multiple, of one of the most charismatic and valuable stamps of semi-modern Mexico. MEPSI certificate 2023. Scott 706a, $16,500 for two hinged singles and two n.h., ,

Note: Only 100 stamps on unwatermarked paper are believed to have been issued. No multiples of this stamp were gathered in the Eric Koenig collection. This block was sold by Cherrystone (New York) for a hammer price of $27,000 in December 2003.

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Sold for
$11,000

Starting price
$6400