Mexico 1868, 6c black on buff, Chihuahua. Cons 21-69, horizontal strip of four, tied by Rio Florido oval handstamps (Schatzkes 166C, postmark only listed for the eagle issue - 50 points) on 1870 folded letter to Hidalgo, Very Fine. Scott No. 46  Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

Mexico 1868, 6c black on buff, Chihuahua. Cons 21-69, tied by oval Allende handstamp (Schatzkes 146) on 1870 folded letter to Hidalgo, scarce rate only used for circulars; light horizontal file fold affecting stamp, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 46  Estimate $150 - 200. $0 (Image)

Mexico 1868, 6c black on buff, Chihuahua. Cons 21-71, horizontal strip of 3, Coronado manuscript cancel (Schatzkes #166D - only noted as sello negro), mostly large margins, Very Fine, a choice strip. Scott No. 58  Estimate $200 - 300. Through the Maximilian Issue, this village was known as Rio Florido. The rate corresponds to the rate for a letter affixed to a package (see rare circular cover lot in this sale with the same manuscript postmark). $0 (Image)

Mexico 1868, 6c black on buff, Chihuahua. Cons 21-71, tied by manuscript Coronado (Rio Florido) postmark (Schatzkes 166D - only shown as S/N usage) on 1871 folded letter to Hidalgo, sent at the circular rate, Very Fine. Scott No. 58  Estimate $300 - 400. $0 (Image)

Mexico 1868, 6c black on buff, Chihuahua. Cons 21-70, two horizontal pairs, manuscript canceled on 1870 folded letter to Parral, letter datelined from Santa Rosalia, Very Fine. Scott No. 58  Estimate $100 - 150. $0 (Image)