Lot 143 o
Mexico, 1866, Emperor Maximilian (engraved), 7c lilac, Mexico, cons 11-1867, neat Mexico town cancel, margins huge to just shaving design at bottom, strong purplish lilac shade, Very Fine for this (N.F. $6,000), ex-Liera, Rosenthal, Langue & Rodriguez; with 1972 & 1993 M.E.P.S.I. certificates.Scott Nos. 31 $5,500 (in italics).
A SOUND USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1866 7C MAXIMILIAN ENGRAVED ISSUE - A GREAT CLASSIC MEXICO RARITY.
Only eight examples of the 7c Maximilian engraved issue are recorded in used condition with several are known damaged. This is one of the finest examples and has not been available at auction in over 25 years.
Realized: $7,500