Mexico 1856 "Hidalgos" Issue

Mexico 1856 "Hidalgos" Issue Mexico District. 4r. Red, mainly attractive margins, slightly cut into the design at the top right corner, tied by c.d.s. on a registered cover front from Mexico City to Lagos, carrying lottery tickets intended for sale in that small destination town, dated 9th November 1856 and paying the single rate. A very scarce example of registered mail, as the front (signed by the addressee to confirm receipt) was required to be destroyed by the post office after two years. Scott 4.

Estimate:$500

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