Lot# 4076 - 191-195 Auction

Zacatecas Provisional 2 r. yellow green, without District name overprint, five single examples, one with very clear diagonal manuscript 'Zacatecas' overprint, two examples with traces of ink from manuscript overprint, fine used examples all cancelled by the mute '0' handstamps (Schatzkes fig. 1849B) typically found used on the 1864 Eagle issue. A fine and rare provisional group used during the 1861 issue period. Certs. Jaretzky (1985).

Note: During the Occupation of Zacatecas by Conservative forces, the Postmaster of Zacatecas was left without the District overprint device and his stock of 1861 issue adhesives was exhausted. Having partially solved the problem with 'Sello Negro' covers, the Postmaster in March 1864 used the small supply outstanding from the 1856 issue with a manuscript District name. This has often faded over time and is difficult to see - however the mute '0' cancellation is often a good method of spotting them in used condition.