Lot 815
Mexico, 1864, Eagle (2nd Period), 4r green (Tlalpujahua), cons 134-1864, no district overprint, block of 4, tropicalized o.g., couple small thins, otherwise F.-V.F., rare if not unique; with 2008 M.E.P.S.I. certificate.Scott No. 24a Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $220
Lot 816
Mexico, 1864, Eagle (2nd Period), 8r red, Guadalajara-Tepic, cons 167-1864, sub 11-1864, tied on piece by negative Tepic cancel (Schatzkes 416), Very Fine and choice.Scott No. 25a Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $270
Lot 817 o
Mexico, 1864, Eagle (2nd Period), 8r red, Morelia, 141-1864, sub 5 & 3, oval Taretan "Franco" cancels (Schatzkes 1002), little in at right, F.-V.F., only 100 8r were issued in the 2nd Period and sub-offices usually received only 10 from these, ex-Pietsch.Scott No. 25a Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $450
Lot 818 o
Mexico, 1864, Eagle (2nd Period), 8r red, San Luis Potosi, cons 127-1864 sub 4, fancy Salinas del Penon Blanco "Franco" cancel (Schatzkes 1532), F.-V.F., with 50 sent, used 8r "subs" are rarities, illustrated in Pietsch.Scott No. 25a Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $210
Lot 819
Mexico, 1864, Eagle (2nd Period), 8r red, San Luis Potosi, cons 127-1864, tied by San Luis Potosi oval handstamp (Schatzkes 1446) on folded letter sheet to Linares, F.-V.F., a rare high value single franking, ex-Koenig; signed J.K. Bash.Scott No. 25a Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $375