Lot 3214
Mexico, Saltillo 8r Black on Red Brown, 1/8 Split Used as 1r, on piece in combination with 1861, 8r black on red brown, quadrisect tied by bold Saltillo oval cancel (Schatzkes 1355) paying the 3r rate, only 5 one-eights are recorded from all districts in the Bash-Schimmer split census. (NF $3,750 for one-eighth on piece), ex-Dormer; with 2008 M.E.P.S.I. certificate.Scott No. 11a, 11b Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.
The Saltillo cancel has an erroneous year "1855". This happened because the year was not properly set and it is present in several genuine items from this district.
Realized: $3,500