Lot
2376 
Mexico, Cordova, 1864-66, ½r lilac, type IV + 2r orange, type V. Cons. 189-1865 & 41-1866, canceled by "Cordoba, Franco" boxed handstamp (Schatzkes 188) on cover to Baltimore, Md., endorsed via New York Steamer with "N.Y. Steamship, 10, May 18" integral rate cds, notation on reverse "…with endorsements for Bernie & Julia at hand - I will see the Post Master and ask him to hurry Julia's through as fast as he can"; 2r with vertical crease in left margin, Very Fine, a very rare usage of the 1864-66 Imperial Eagle issues to the United States; with 1997 MEPSI certificate. Scott No. 20+23 Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.
Realized: $3,000