Lot 513
Mexico, 1866, Emperor Maximilian (litho), 25c orange, Veracruz, cons 5-1866 on a piece in combination with 1865, Eagle (4th Period), 2r orange, Tampico, cons 200-1865, Maximilian stamp tied by Veracruz town cancel (Schatzkes 1757A) and Eagle issue tied by Tampico grid handstamp (Schatzkes 1578), with town cancel dated Aug 31, the Eagle stamp was affixed first in Tampico once the issue was demonetized and received in Veracruz were the Maximilian stamp was added to correct for the error, Very Fine, one of the key rarities of both issues, there are only two recorded cases of combination of these 2 issues, the other is a cover which sold years ago in private treaty in $30,000; with 1998 M.E.P.S.I. certificate.Scott No. 29+23 Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Realized: $3,500