Lot
1572 
Mexico, Mexico, 1861, 4r black on yellow, vertical bisect, left potion of stamp tied by bold Mexico "Diligencias Generales" eagle oval handstamp (Schatzkes 829) on 1863 folded letter to Celaya, Very Fine, ex-A. Rubio; with 1972 M.E.P.S.I. certificate.Scott No. 9a Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
A UNIQUE BISECT AND STAGECOACH USAGE FROM MEXICO CITY.
This is one of the only two splits covers known from Mexico district (the other has an 8r quadrisect). Both have diligencias cancels as Mexico district never had scarcity of stamps. It is possible that both may be postal frauds. A unique and beautiful cover.
Realized: $900