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  • Lot# : 597 Mexico

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    Mexico District 1 r. yellow, used on November 1856 cover to the Mexican Consul in Bordeaux tied by faint 'Franco / Mexico' cds in black, paying the internal rate to Vera Cruz. Reverse with British P.O. Vera Cruz cds in black (Oct 5) and carried by British Packet via London where treated as unpaid and struck with framed COLONIES / ART-18 in red with London transit cds verso (Nov 15) in red. Thence via Calais and charged with '30' décimes due marking in Bordeaux. Small imperfections with minor age spots of no real significance, a rare first issue, initial first rate, usage to an overseas destination. Signed Todd AIEP. Cert. Mepsi (2003).
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF