Lot 856 o
Mexico, 1866, ½r gray, Jalapa, cons 233-1866, sub 6-1866, block of 4, complete strike of Tesiutlan oval date stamp cancel, Very Fine and attractive, a rare multiple; with 2016 MEPSI certificate.Scott No. 20d Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $525
Lot 857
Mexico, 1864-66, 2r orange, Veracruz, cons 26-1866, margins huge to just shaving, brilliant color, tied by superb strike of fancy Alvarado circular handstamp (Schatzkes 1767) with manuscript "Junio 8/66" date at center, on fresh folded letter to Cordova, Extremely Fine, one of the few towns in Veracruz the French army occupied.Scott No. 23 Estimate $250 - 350.
Realized: $325
Lot 858
Mexico, 1864-66, 2r orange, Zacatecas, cons 20-1865 sub 17-225, large to huge margins, tied by bold Xerez handstamp (Schatzkes 1927) on 1864 folded letter sheet to Mexico, Extremely Fine.Scott No. 23 Estimate $250 - 350.
Realized: $260