Lot 3309
Mexico, 1864, Eagle (2nd Period), 8r red, quadrisect, Durango, cons 156-1864, lower right portion of stamp showing portion of consignment number, beautifully tied by large oval San Juan de Guadalupe handstamp (Schatzkes 264) and manuscript "Nobre. 24/65" date on folded letter sheet to Durango; top and left side flaps missing, Extremely Fine and attractive, only 10 8r stamps were consigned to San Juan de Guadalupe, ex-Chapman; with 1987 M.E.P.S.I. certificate.Scott No. 25f Estimate $7,500 - 10,000.
AN EXTREMELY RARE QUADRISECT USAGE OF THE 8R EAGLE ISSUE FROM THE SECOND PERIOD FROM DURANGO - A WONDERFUL EAGLE ISSUE RARITY.
Realized: $13,500