Lot
1696 
Mexico, 1868, 50c black on yellow, Half Used as 25c, Durango. Imperf, vertically bisected showing district name only, tied by manuscript "Franco Bco." on folded letter from Penon Blanco to Durango, with letter docketed the day before the first shipment of the stamps from the 1872 issue - 31 March 1872, Very Fine, a rare 50c bisect usage from Penon Blanco, ex Josling, Koenig; signed J.K. Bash, with 1995 MEPSI certificate. Scott No. 62c Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $1,250