Mexico District. 1r. Yellow and 8r. Lilac, margins all around except

1856 "Hidalgos" "B>Mexico District. 1r. Yellow and 8r. Lilac, margins all around except a small cut on top right of the 8r., on entire letter, first rate, dated 1856 (December 5), from Mexico to Veracruz, tied by a faint black c.d.s. Horizontal filing fold just at the top of the 1r., not affecting the stamp. It paid 9r. for 2 ounces beyond 16 leagues, which represents a very scarce rate. Very few 8r. are known on cover, let alone with such a rate. Cert. MEPSI (2026). Scott 2, 5. "

Estimate:$800

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