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March 24-25, 2010

ImagesDescriptionCurrent Bid
Lot #1162
MEXICO
1856 2r emerald (Orizava) used Jan 16, 59 on FL to Puebla, with endorsement on back "Esta carta fue abierta por los banditos en el camino" (this letter was opened by bandits on the road), later recovered, resealed and delivered by the postal authorities at Puebla. A fine example of the risks of mail transport in the 19th Century Mexico
Envelope
Catalog #3
Price Realized
$240.00

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