Lot 3293
Mexico, 1864, Eagle (1st Period), ½r brown, Guadalajara, margins large to slightly in at left, tied by boxed Guadalajara date stamp (Schatzkes 292) on folded letter sheet to Mexico docketed "1864, Circular" on inside flap; stamp slightly affected by light pressed-out filing fold, otherwise Very Fine, a very circular rate usage with the first period ½r Eagle issue, an exhibition piece; signed J.K. Bash.Scott No. 19 Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
Current Opening Bid: $1,450
Lot 3294
Mexico, 1864, Eagle (1st Period), 1r ultramarine, horizontal pair, Guadalajara, tied by boxed Guadalajara date stamp (Schatzkes 292) on 1864 folded letter to Guanajuato, Very Fine and attractive.Scott No. 22 Estimate $150 - 200.
Current Opening Bid: $170
Lot 3295
Mexico, 1864, Eagle (1st Period), 1r ultramarine, Guanajuato, a beautiful example with sharp impression and large margins, on 1864 folded letter sheet Guanajuato tied by a clear strike of the fancy Leon mute circle handstamp (Schatzkes 502) with Leon cds at upper right (Schatzkes 503), Extremely Fine and choice, correctly rated for a letter under 15 grams carried less than 45 miles.Scott No. 22 Estimate $150 - 200.
Current Opening Bid: $80
Lot 3296
Mexico, 1864, Eagle (1st Period), 1r ultramarine, horizontal pair, Queretaro, tied by boxed Queretaro date stamp (Schatzkes 1262) on fresh 1865 folded cover to Mexico, oval Mexico receiving handstamp on reverse, Very Fine.Scott No. 22 var. Estimate $150 - 200.
Current Opening Bid: $80
Lot 3297
Mexico, 1864, Eagle (1st Period), 1r ultramarine, San Luis Potosi, nice margins, tied by manuscript "Salinas, Octubre 21 1864" postmark (Schatzkes 1535) on neat 1864 folded letter to Carro, Very Fine.Scott No. 22 Estimate $250 - 350.
Current Opening Bid: $120
Lot 3298
Mexico, 1864, Eagle (1st Period), 1r ultramarine, Zacatecas, tied by boxed Ojocaliente handstamp (Schatzkes 1898) on 1864 folded letter to Carro, F.-V.F.Scott No. 22 Estimate $200 - 250.
Current Opening Bid: $240
Lot 3299
Mexico, 1864, Eagle (1st Period), 2r orange, Mexico, strong impression and typical margins, tied by Mexico cds (Schatzkes 821) on cover addressed to a lieutenant of the French Foreign Legion with the French army at Puebla; light edge wear, a Very Fine usage, an extremely rare usage, especially as this was charged as ordinary mail rather than at the ½ real military concession rate.Scott No. 23b Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Current Opening Bid: $850
Lot 3300
Mexico, 1864, Eagle (1st Period), 2r orange, Queretaro, strong color and impression, tied by scarce oval Apaseo handstamp (Schatzkes 1284) with manuscript date below, on neat 1864 folded letter to Mexico, Very Fine and attractive.Scott No. 23b Estimate $150 - 200.
Current Opening Bid: $190
Lot 3301 ()
Mexico, 1864, Eagle (1st Period), 4r green, Mexico, in combination with 1864, Eagle (1st Period), 1r ultramarine + 2r deep orange, Mexico, all tied by two strikes of Mexico cds (Schatzkes 821) on 1864 cover front to Guadalajara, F.-V.F., a very scarce spectacular three-color franking paying the over 45 mile rate for a letter weighing between 45 and 52.5 grams (1¼-1½ oz.).Scott No. 24a, 22, 23b Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Current Opening Bid: $850
Lot 3302
Mexico, 1864, Eagle (1st Period), 4r green, Mexico, tied by Mexico cds (Schatzkes 821) on fresh 1864 folded letter to Guadalajara, Very Fine and attractive.Scott No. 24a Estimate $200 - 300.
Current Opening Bid: $210