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Lot# 624 - 205-209 Auction

  • Lot# : 624 Mexico

    Mazatlan 4 r. dull rose-red on yellow, a horizontal strip of three, ample to large margins all round, used on 1863 entire letter to Durango, cancelled by complete strike of framed PTO. DE MAZATLAN / OCTBRE 7 handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 739) in black. Contents of the letter refer to further invoices that were enclosed and also an accident on a Diligencia. A magnificent cover, this being the largest known multiple of this stamp on letter.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,350 CHF