Lot
3102 
Mexico, Hermosillo ½r Black on Buff, Two Horizontal Pairs, canceled canceled by socked-on-the-nose strikes of straight line Hermosillo handstamps (Schatzkes 541) on 1861 folded letter sheet to Guadalajara; horizontal file fold affecting top pair, otherwise Very Fine, a rare multiple usage, with only 576 issued (NF $1,200 for off cover singles); with 2007 M.E.P.S.I. certificate.Scott No. 6 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
Any cover with ½r stamps is scarce because the only rate that stamp paid was for circulars and printed matter so districts received very limited quantities.