Lot 3299
Mexico, 1864, Eagle (1st Period), 2r orange, Mexico, strong impression and typical margins, tied by Mexico cds (Schatzkes 821) on cover addressed to a lieutenant of the French Foreign Legion with the French army at Puebla; light edge wear, a Very Fine usage, an extremely rare usage, especially as this was charged as ordinary mail rather than at the ½ real military concession rate.Scott No. 23b Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $850