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Lot# 672 - Auction 321-332

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    San Luis Potosi 1856: 2 r. green, a single example and a vertically bisected example, used on 1861 cover from Mexico City to Durango tied by bold strike of circular "FRANCO / SAN LUIS POTOSI" datestamp (Sept 26) in black (Schatzkes fig. 1443). A very late usage of the first issue, the reverse with manuscript Forwarding Agent's notation "Recibida Encaminada per SLP, Settbre 26/61". An attractive and rare forwarded usage. Signed Todd AIEP. Cert. Jaretzky (1983) Scott = $ 600++.rnProvenance: Collection Mondolfo, Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, lot 3176.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF