1864-1866 "Eagles" Tampico. 2r. Orange (Third Period, 218-1864), on

1864-1866 "Eagles" Tampico. 2r. Orange (Third Period, 218-1864), on maritime cover from Tampico to Puebla dated 1865 (March 26), via British mail to Veracruz (March 27), paying 2r. for less than ½ ounce for the land transport, and 1 shilling to the British mail for the maritime transport between the two ports. Very attractive, colorful and rare. A similar example sold at Cherrystone's 2008 Mexico maritime sale for $2,600 (lot #620). Cert. MEPSI (2026), signed Bash. Scott 23.

Estimate:$1,000

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