Lot
577 
Mexico, 1866, Emperor Maximilian (litho), 50c green, Mexico, horizontal strip of five and single, in combination with 1866, Emperor Maximilian (litho), 13c blue + 25c buff, Mexico, all cons 81-1866 on oversized folded letter sheet to Guadalajara, all tied by Mexico cds's, Very Fine, this is the highest franking known on cover of the entire issue ($3.38 pesos), undoubtedly the most important rarity of the issue which has not been in auction individually in at least 40 years; with 2013 M.E.P.S.I. certificate. Scott No. 30+27+28 Estimate $15,000 - 20,000.
Realized: $23,000