Lot
2158 
Mexico, Wells, Fargo Y Cia, Express, Guaymas, Mexo., Ago. 14, 1887. Two strikes of purple oval date stamp tying 20c Numeral entire and 12c Hidalgo entire with green company franks used as paste-ups on reverse of cover to Paris, France, additionally franked on reverse with U.S. 1882, 5¢ yellow brown + 10¢ brown tied by light cork cancels, Benson, Ariz. and New York transit postmarks, blue Paris receiver; cover tear and edge wear and 12c paste-up lifted and placed to show first paste-up underneath, F.-V.F., a rare express and mixed franking usage to France. Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $575