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Lot
1248
Mexico 1856, 8r red lilac, México. Margins to slightly in at top and left, tied by 1860 México cds on fresh folded letter sheet to Vera Cruz, manuscript "por Extraordo." express endorsement, Very Fine, a choice and rare express rate usage, this rate only existed from Mexico to Vera Cruz and was double the rate of normal service. Scott No. 5 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $725