Sale 120: Important Mexico

Lot 3303    

Mexico, 1864, Eagle (1st Period), 8r red, Mexico, on combination with 1864, Eagle (1st Period), 2r orange, Mexico, tied by two strikes of Mexico cds (Schatzkes 821) on 1864 folded letter to Guadalajara, Very Fine and rare, a rare example of the 10 real rate for a letter weighing between 2¼-2½ onzas (67½-75 grams) carried over 45 miles, the contents refer to multiple enclosures, which confirms the rate.
Scott No. 25b, 23b    Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

Realized: $700

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Lot 3304 o   

Mexico, 1864, Eagle (1st Period), 8r red, Queretaro, sub-cons. 62 (Celaya), oval Celaya handstamp (Schatzkes 1296), attractive color and margins, Very Fine and scarce.
Scott No. 25b    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $475

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