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Lot# 7441 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 7441 Mexico

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    1864/66: Covers (2) from same correspondence, the earlier with Mexico District Fourth period Eagle 4 r. green (171-1865), touched to large margins all round, used on 1865 cover from Mexico City to the Comtesse de Castelbajac in Vaux, France tied by "FRANCO / MEXICO" cds in black (Schatzkes fig. 821), mailed by British ship to London (Nov 29) where "GB / 1F. 60c." accountancy marking applied in black. Taxed as single rate letter on arrival with '8' décimes due on delivery (Nov 30). Second cover with Fourth period Eagle 4 r. green (193-1865), large margins all round, used on 1865 cover tied by "FRANCO / MEXICO" cds in black (Nov 27), mailed by British ship to London (Dec 30) where "GB / 1F. 60c." accountancy marking applied in black - however no Calais transit or charge was seemingly raised on arrival (Jan 1, 1866) - possibly due to a New Year celebration or the introduction of the new rate (1 franc for 10 grams) on that day. A rare and most unusual pair.rnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold