Lot
854 
Mexico, 1861, 8r black on red brown, 1/8 split used as 1r, Lagos, on 1862 folded letter sheet to Cuarenta, neatly tied by straight line Lagos handstamp (Schatzkes 657), Very Fine, a Great Rarity Especially on a Full Cover, One of Only Approximately 7-8 Usages Known; with 2015 MEPSI certificate. Scott No. 11a Estimate $5,000 - 7,500.
The town of "Paso de Cuarenta" is located in the outskirts of the city of Lagos, well within the 16 leagues for the 1 real rate.
Realized: $4,250