U.S. and Worldwide Stamps & Postal History
June 10-11, 2014
| Images | Description | Current Bid |
 | Lot #1174 MEXICO 1861 1r and 2r (S.L.Potosi) used March 29, 1864 to Guanajuato, interesting contents in English written during the early stages of French Occupation. The writer mentions that the advance of Juarez Forces under General Ortega as far as Salinas del Pinon Blanco (50 km N.W. of S.L.P) have broken communications with Zacatecas and Monterey (to the North). Meanwhile, French Forces have begun to advance against Ortega, who subsequently withdrew. There is a comment that postal communication with Tampico is good and takes 6 days. A fine 3r rate, late usage of the second issue (only one further consignment reached S.L.P after March '64 and the Eagle issue went into effect in May of that year)  Catalog #7-8 | Price Realized $210.00 |
