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Auction: 25018 - The "KMC" Collection of Stamps and Covers of Mexico Part II
Lot: 170

Mexico
1864 "Eagles"
Tampico 2r. yellow, 4th Period (#200-1865), margins tight but all around, slightly touching in places, tied to a maritime cover from Tampico to Veracruz, dated July 26, 1866, via British agency ship with British Tampico Paid JY 27-66. British crayon markings in orange (11) and blue (4) for British dues. Folds not affecting the stamp and some ink etching, not detracting from the beauty of this cover. Signed JK Bash. Scott 23. Note: A very similar cover (maybe this one) is mentioned by David Pietsch on page 374 of his "Eagles" handbook. This cover was acquired by H. Strauss in 1964. A similar example sold for $210 at auction in November 1973.

Provenance: Strauss

Sold for
$650

Starting price
$270