Lot 3118 o
Mexico, (Jalapa) 4r Dull Rose on Yellow, without District Overprint, issued during the French occupation, central Jalapa oval cancel (Schatzkes 600), Very Fine and choice, incredibly rare as only 60 are believed to have been issued (NF $1,200), a similar example sold in our sale of the collection of Dr. Manuel Iglesias (Sale #114, Lot #390) for $1,700 hammer; with 2000 M.E.P.S.I. certificate.Scott No. 10b Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
The 4r Red on Yellow stamps were printed in parallel to the 4r Black on Yellow to combat the illegal use of splits from six larger districts. However, at the end of the issue, with the central post office in disarray, the small balance of the 4r Red stamps on hand was sent in small amounts to 16 other districts including Jalapa. All those are rarities.
Realized: $1,900