Lot
2871 (
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Mexico, 1872, Hidalgo imperf, 100c gray lilac, Saltillo, unwatermarked, in combination with 1872, 12c blue + 25c red, Saltillo, all cons 36-72, tied by Villa de Guerrero circular handstamps (Schatzkes 1392) on 1873 front to Saltillo addressed by a local court to the state Congress, which acknowledged receipt with a fancy eagle cachet on the back, with matching "Franco" handstamps (Schatzkes 1390A) at corners and manuscript certification boxed dating, official eagle cachet; reinforced nick at top, Very Fine, a rare small town usage. Scott No. 98+94+95 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $1,000