Lot
562 
Mexico, 1856, First Issue, 8r red lilac, octosect, Zacatecas, bottom right portion of stamp showing partial district name, on fresh folded letter datelined "Sta. Cruz, Julio 3/859" to Zacatecas, tied by perfect strike of Fresnillo boxed date stamp (Schatzkes 1867), Superb, there are very few covers known and this is probably the most pristine, not seen in auction in 20 years, ex-Schatzkes; with 2003 M.E.P.S.I. certificate. Scott No. 5c; $17,500 Estimate $10,000 - 15,000.
WITHOUT QUESTION - ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE 1856 8R HIDALGO OCTOSECT USAGES KNOWN.
Realized: $17,000