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Auction: 24033 - The "KMC" Collection of Stamps and Covers of Mexico
Lot: 136

(x) Mexico
1864 "Eagles" Issue
Chihuahua 2r. Yellow, 4th Period, consignment 169-1865, an outstanding and pristine block of 25, overprinted Chihuahua, never hinged. Pietsch records that one or two sheets with this overprint were taken during the French evacuation before Republicans took control of the city, with this most likely being the largest or one of the largest multiples extant. Signed Bash (J.K.B.), 2024 MEPSI certificate. Scott 23; NF $300 as one single off-cover used.

Note: Most stamps from this district do not have the district overprint and were not used, as the Juárez forces controlled this state for most of the time. Chihuahua City and five sub-offices applied their own overprint, which makes used stamps with overprints extremely rare.
provenance:
John K. Bash

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

Estimate
$1,500 to $2,000

Starting price
$1200