Lot# 6704 - Auction 265-273
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Lot# : 6704 Mexico
Durango 1864: Second period Eagle 4 r. green (156-1864), just 1'000 stamps invoiced, a horizontally bisected example used as a 2 real on 1864 cover to Durango, tied by "FRANCO EN / CUENCAME" handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 249) in black with date "Dec 24 / 864" below in manuscript. An exceptional and rare usage. Cert. Mepsi (1979) Scott = $ 700.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Aguilas', Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 25 Feb 1997, lot 3095.rnrnStarting bid : 350.00 CHFHammer price : 480.00 CHF