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Auction: 24033 - The "KMC" Collection of Stamps and Covers of Mexico
Lot: 46

(x) Mexico
1856 Issue
"The Genuine First-Day-of-Issue Usage"
Mexico District 2r. Emerald, a very fresh example with huge margins, clearly showing an August 1st, 1856 c.d.s., marking the first day of issue. The only recorded genuine first-day-of-issue usage, a key and highly significant item for the most advanced collections of Mexico. Sold for $10,000 in the March 2001 Regency auction (lot #1952). MEPSI certificate. Scott 3b.

provenance: Vernon Turnburke James P. Mazepa

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Sold for
$8,000

Starting price
$6000