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Auction: 24033 - The "KMC" Collection of Stamps and Covers of Mexico
Lot: 173

(x) Mexico
1864 "Eagles" Issue
Mexico District 3c. Brown, 4th Period, consignment 71-1865, narrow margins, used with c.d.s. This stamp was issued as an experiment for local city mail in 1865-66, with only 2,403 issued, including just 200 from this consignment. A very desirable example and key rarity of Mexican philately, as one of the probably no more than fifteen recorded, from any consignment, which were used with a cancellation. 2023 MEPSI certificate. Scott 18, $3,250.

Note: The great rarity of examples with a cancellation is due to the fact that most of the letters franked with this stamp, which were deposited in city mailboxes, were not cancelled, with the exception of those brought to the post office.

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