Mexico, 1868, 25c blue on pink, Saltillo, imperf, cons 30-68, tied by Candela oval (Schatzkes 1375) on cover to Villaldama in Nuevo Leon; cover missing backflap and faint staining at top, otherwise Very Fine; signed J. Bash. Scott No. 48  Estimate $250 - 350. $0 (Image)

Mexico, 1868, 25c blue on pink, Saltillo, imperf, cons 30-70, canceled by manuscript "x's" in Castanos, a small Hacienda reporting to Saltillo, no postmarks are reported from this place in Schatzkes until the 1872 issue, this full letter is dated 19 May 1871 and was sent to Piedras Negras, Very Fine and rare. Scott No. 61  Estimate $250 - 350. $0 (Image)