Mexico, 1868, 50c black on yellow, half used as 25c, Durango. Imperf, left half of stamp tied by Cuencame circular handstamp (Schatzkes 250) on fresh 1872 folded letter sheet to Durango, Extremely Fine, a choice bisect usage from Cuencame; with 1995 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 62c  Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. $0 (Image)

Mexico, 1868, 50c black on yellow, Half Used as 25c, Durango. Imperf, vertically bisected showing district name only, tied by manuscript "Franco Bco." on folded letter from Penon Blanco to Durango, with letter docketed the day before the first shipment of the stamps from the 1872 issue - 31 March 1872, Very Fine, a rare 50c bisect usage from Penon Blanco, ex Josling, Koenig; signed J.K. Bash, with 1995 MEPSI certificate. Scott No. 62c  Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. $0 (Image)