Lot# 1321 - Auction 291-297
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Lot# : 1321 Mexico
Colima 1861: 8 r. black on red-brown, a diagonally bisected example used as seal on reverse of refolded 1863 cover to Guadalajara to pay the 4 reales rate, tied by oval framed "CORREOS / COLIMA" datestamp (June 11) in black (Schatzkes fig. 179). The stamp with ironed horizontal crease but without surcharge and a probable postal fraud usage. Scarce. Signed J.K. Bash. Cert. Mepsi (1995) Scott = $ 750.rnProvenance: Collection Erich Koenig, Sotheby's, New York, 30 May 1995, lot 136.Starting bid : 250.00 CHFHammer price : 280.00 CHF