Lot 740 ()
Mexico, 1868, Hidalgo (thin figures, imperf), 100c brown on brown, Durango, cons 22-68, in combination with 1868, Hidalgo (thin figures, imperf), 50c black on yellow, horizontal pair, Durango, cons 22-68 on 1869 cover front to Mexico, all tied by bold Durango boxed date stamp (Schatzkes 240), "Durango, Abril 13, 69" cds (Schatzkes 238) in corners and manuscript "San L. Potosi, Abril 23/69" transit postmark, Very Fine, probably the rarest registered front of the district, ex-D. Stout (sold in 2009 for $4,200); signed J.K. Bash.Scott Nos. 51+49 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
Realized: $2,100