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Lot# 886 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 886 Mexico

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    Zacatecas 1861: 4 r. black on yellow and 8 r. black on red-brown, each quadrisected to pay the 3 reales rate on 6 June 1861 entire letter to Saltillo, tied by bold strike of straight line "ZACATECAS." handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1849). An exceptionally rare entire with two 'splits' in wonderful fresh quality. An exhibition item for the connoisseur. Cert. Jaretzky (1983).rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, lot 3298.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold