Lot
2137 
Guadalajara, 1867, 1r black on dark blue. First printing, in combination with 2r black on green, 2nd printing, on mourning cover to Colima, tied by "Guadalajara, Marzo, 17, 1867" oval handstamp, cover reduced at left with tear into 2r and some cover erosion, Fine, less than 10 singles of 1r black on dark blue known and only three known examples on cover, a world class rarity, only one other on cover cover usage has been offered in public auction in the last 10 years, ex Gutierrez, Dr. Gene Scott, O. Rodriguez; with 2002 MEPSI certificate. Scott No. 3+13 Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
Realized: $2,700