Lot
494 
Mexico, 1864, Eagle (1st Period), ½r brown, Veracruz, large to huge margins all around, tied by perfect strike of "Veracruz, Junio, 6" cds (Schatzkes 1757A) on 1864 folded letter sheet to Mexico City paying the circular rate, with docketing noting "Circular" confirming usage, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2002 M.E.P.S.I. certificate. Scott No. 19 Estimate $7,500 - 10,000.
A SPECTACULAR AND UNIQUE USAGE OF THE 1864 ½ REAL FIRST PERIOD EAGLE ISSUE PAYING THE CIRCULAR RATE.
Realized: $8,000