Lot 2240
Mexico, 1862-63 French Expeditionary Forces, 1862 cover to Paris franked with France 1853, 20c blue tied by "CEM A" lozenge cancel, Bureau A cds, also a 1863 front franked with France 1862, 20c blue, two singles tied by "CEM A" lozenge cancel, Bureau A cds, F.-V.F.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $200
Lot 2241
Mexico, 1862 French Expeditionary Forces, cover to Lyon, France franked with France 1853, 10c bister + 40c orange tied by "CEM B" lozenge cancels, Bureau B cds and French transit backstamps; some cover splitting along folds, otherwise Very Fine.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $325
Lot 2242
Mexico, 1863 French Expeditionary Forces, cover to Lyon, France franked with France 1853, 20c blue paying soldier's rate, tied by light lozenge cancel, Bureau G cds and French transit backstamps; some cover edge wear, F.-V.F.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $325
Lot 2243
Mexico, 1864 French Expeditionary Forces, cover to Lyon, France franked with France 1862, 10c bister pair (s.e. at top) tied by "CEM G" lozenge cancel, Bureau G cds and French transit backstamps, Very Fine; signed J.K. Bash.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $300
Lot 2244
Mexico, 1866 French Expeditionary Forces, cover to Herault, France franked with France 1862, 10c bister pair tied by "CEM J" lozenge cancels, Bureau J cds and numerous French transit backstamps; light tone spots and small cover tear at top, F.-V.F., signed Calves.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $425