Lot
484 (
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Mexico, 1868, Hidalgo (thick figures, imperf), 100c black on brown, quadrisect, Lagos, upper left portion of stamp tied by full bold Tepatitilan oval handstamp (Schatzkes #689) on cover front to Guadalajara, undated, Very Fine, with photocopy of a Tepatitlan 100c vertical bisect cover, confirming the use of splits in from this small town; with 2008 and with 1975 M.E.P.S.I. certificate signed by John Bash stating that it is not possible to tell whether the stamp is a Scott #50a or a 64c. Scott No. 64c Estimate $5,000 - 7,500.
ONE OF TWO RECORDED 1868 100C HIDALGO ISSUE QUARTER SPLITS ON COVER.
Realized: $5,000