Lot 3305
Mexico, 1864, Eagle (2nd Period), 8r red, Durango, cons 156-1864 in combination with 1864, Eagle (3rd Period), 2r orange, horizontal strip of three, Durango, cons 233-1864, all tied to piece by two strikes of large italic Guichapa cancels (Schatzkes 259), one 2r is creased, F.-V.F., still a spectacular and very rare franking.Scott No. 25a, 23 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Current Opening Bid: $525
Lot 3306
Mexico, 1864, Eagle (2nd Period), 8r red, Guanajuato, cons 148-1864, in combination with 1864, Eagle (3rd Period), 1r ultramarine, Guanajuato, con 217-1864, both tied by circular Guanajuato date stamp (Schatzkes 483) on 1864 folded letter to Mexico, with second strike at top center, Very Fine and rare; 1995 MEPSI certificate.Scott No. 25a, 22a Estimate $750 - 1,000.
The high rate (2-2¼ onzas over 45 miles) is explained by the contents (in English) which refer to the enclosure of express letters to be forwarded by the addressee. The sender also refers to having previously sent letters to be forwarded by the French packet, thus illustrating the common practice of not entrusting important or valuable mail to the district post offices.
Current Opening Bid: $800
Lot 3307
Mexico, 1864, Eagle (2nd Period), 8r red, Mexico, cons 138-1864 in combination with 1864, Eagle (3rd Period), 1r ultramarine, Mexico, cons 205-1864, tied by two strikes of blue Mexico cds on 1864 folded letter sheet to Guadalajara, Very Fine, a very scarce combination.Scott No. 25a, 22a Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Current Opening Bid: $500
Lot 3308
Mexico, 1864, Eagle (2nd Period), 8r red, without district overprint (Morelia), cons 141-1864 in large numerals tied to registered cover front by large circular "Admon. Pral. de Correos de Morelia, Franco" handstamp (Schatzkes 900) with additional partial strikes in other corners, boxed "Certificado en Morelia, Salio en 21 de Nobre. de 1864" date stamp (Schatzkes 906B), small corner piece missing from the front, Very Fine, very scarce.Scott No. 25a var. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Current Opening Bid: $1,050
Lot 3309
Mexico, 1864, Eagle (2nd Period), 8r red, quadrisect, Durango, cons 156-1864, lower right portion of stamp showing portion of consignment number, beautifully tied by large oval San Juan de Guadalupe handstamp (Schatzkes 264) and manuscript "Nobre. 24/65" date on folded letter sheet to Durango; top and left side flaps missing, Extremely Fine and attractive, only 10 8r stamps were consigned to San Juan de Guadalupe, ex-Chapman; with 1987 M.E.P.S.I. certificate.Scott No. 25f Estimate $7,500 - 10,000.
AN EXTREMELY RARE QUADRISECT USAGE OF THE 8R EAGLE ISSUE FROM THE SECOND PERIOD FROM DURANGO - A WONDERFUL EAGLE ISSUE RARITY.
Current Opening Bid: $4,250