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Lot# 1310 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 1310 Mexico

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    Zacatecas 1861: 2 r. black on pink without District name, showing portion of adjoining stamp at top, used on 13 May 1864 cover from Zacatecas to Mexico City and cancelled by large "8" handstamp in black obliterating Hidalgo (Schatzkes fig. 1849E). Internal docketing shows the cover was received in Mexico City on May 19th. A very rare Provisional usage of this issue after demonetisation (Follansbee NF 8A). Signed Todd AIEP. Cert. Mepsi (2013). Note: Zacatecas was in Liberal hands and no supplies of the 1861 issue were invoiced after June 1861, until a supply of 2'850 2 reales adhesives were sent on 3 March 1864.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300.00 CHF