1864-1866 "Eagles" Mexico District. 2r. Orange, two singles (Fourth

1864-1866 "Eagles" Mexico District. 2r. Orange, two singles (Fourth Period, 213-1865), on an attractive maritime cover from Mexico City to Madrid dated 1865 (Dec. 29). Carried by the "Elder" to St. Thomas and by the "Shannon" to Southampton, arriving January 30, then carried through France, arriving in Spain (Feb. 1). It paid 4r. for ¾ ounce for more than 16 leagues for the Mexican transit to the port, and 12r. in red on arrival in Spain. Vertical filing fold, not affecting the stamps. Very colorful and rare. It sold at the 2008 Cherrystone auction for $1,600 (lot #627). Cert. MEPSI (2026). Scott 23. Ex Backal and Rosenthal.

Estimate:£897.23

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