Mexico, 1872, Hidalgo imperf, 25c red, cons 5-72, block of 6, circular date stamp cancels (Schatzkes 77), margins large to just in, strong color, light crease and a few small thins, F.-V.F. appearance, Follansbee cat for block of 4 at $350; with 1997 MEPSI certificate. Scott No. 95  Estimate $300 - 400. $0 (Image)

Mexico, 1872, Hidalgo imperf, 25c red, cons 12-73, tied by negative "Franco" handstamp of Reynosa (Schatzkes 1838A) on 1873 cover to Villa del General Teran; file fold affecting stamp, F.-V.F., a very rare cancel. Scott No. 95  Estimate $150 - 200. $0 (Image)