1884-1913 Post-Classic Period 1895, "Mulitas", 10c. Black, die proof

1884-1913 Post-Classic Period 1895, "Mulitas", 10c. Black, die proof of frame of unissued design (essay) on glossy card. One of two examples recorded of the frame, with a similar design to the issued 10 Pesos, but denominated 10 centavos. Roberto Liera considered this one of the rarest items of Mexican philately. Ingham described it as "very scarce if not unique". John Bash mentions this essay, and the other essay with the complete design, on page 312 of "Mexicana" (October 1964) and Chapman adds: "This proof is a designed by Edward Bouligay of 'Bouligay and Schmidt'.

Estimate:$4,000

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