Lot
1581 
Mexico, Orizava 1861, 8r black on red brown, with plate line at left, in combination with 1861, 4r black on yellow, Orizava on 1862 mourning bordered folded letter to Puebla, tied together by Orizava boxed date stamp handstamp (Schatzkes 1090); expertly repaired cover tear not affecting stamp, Very Fine appearance, a rare combination to pay a high 12r rate, 8r with only 520 issued (NF $525 for off cover singles), ex-E. Sielaff & Sheldon; with 1982 & 2017 M.E.P.S.I. certificates.Scott No. 11, 9 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.