Mexico 1868, 50c black on yellow + 25c blue on pink, two singles, Mazatlán. Cons 8-68, tied by Mazatlan cds's (Schatzkes 746) on certified cover front, blue 1868 Mazatlan certification box date stamp (Schatzkes 745 - 45 points), through Tepic (29 November) to Guadalajara (2 December), 6 strikes of the mute "0" handstamp (Schatzkes 742); light front folds, Very Fine, ex Ricoy. Scott No. 49+48  Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. $0 (Image)

Mexico 1868, 50c black on yellow + 25c blue on pink, Durango. Cons 22-71, horizontal strip of three and single respectively, middle stamp without period variety, tied by Durango cds's (Schatzkes 238) on certified cover front (with backflap) to Parrilla paying 75c for 1 ½ ounce letter traveling less than 75 kilometers, Certificado box date stamp (Schatzkes 240); front file fold, Very Fine, a rare high value franking; with 1991 MEPSI certificate. Scott No. 62+61  Estimate $750 - 1,000. $0 (Image)