Lot
400 
Mexico, 1856, 8r Red Lilac, Mexico, showing guideline in left margin, tied by Mexico cds on 1859 folded letter sheet to New Orleans, La., with "Por Extrano., Abril 19 1859" express endorsement at top left, circular "Steamship 20" handstamp and "New Orleans, La., Apr 26, 1859" receiving cds; some reinforced file folds, Very Fine, rare express rate and maritime mail combination usage, this rate only existed from Mexico to Vera Cruz and was double the rate of normal service, probably no more than 30-40 covers exist with an 8 reales stamp; signed Calves. Scott No. 5 Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.