Lot 1686
Mexico, 1868, 25c blue on pink, Postal Forgery, Morelia. Imperf pair, cons 10-71, tied by Mexico cds on folded letter sheet to Genova, Italy, carried by British ship to London and then to its destination, reverse with Italy 1l + 30c + 40c Postage Dues tied by "Genova, Ju 30, 71" cds and red London transit postmark; cover tears at top and 30c & 1l dues with faults from opening, Fine, multiples of the 25c postal forgeries are very scarce, particularly on maritime mail.Scott No. 61 Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $650