Mexico, 1886, 6c Lilac, in combination with 1885, 25c Hidalgo on 1887 official registered front, tied by Misantla oval handstamps, matching certification boxed date stamp and official eagle cachet handstamp; some rebacked edge faults affecting 25c, F.-V.F., one of the few non-philatelic usages of the 6c lilac. Scott No. 179+173  Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

Mexico, 1886, 6c Lilac, in combination with 1886, 1c yellow green, pair and three singles + 2c carmine + 3c two singles + 1890, 4c vermilion + 6c vermilion (one 1c on reverse) on oversized registered cover to Boston, Mass., all tied by 1889 Mexico cds's; usual flaws, F.-V.F., an impressive franking. Scott No. 179+174-176+214+217  Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

Mexico, 1886, 6c Lilac, Seven Singles, in combination with 1886, 4¢ lilac, two singles (one of each denomination on reverse) on 1887 registered cover to Munich, Germany, all tied by purple Nuevo Laredo oval date stamps, N.Y. registry etiquette and Laredo, Texas transit date stamp on reverse; some minor flaws, F.-V.F., this is the largest combination of 6c lilac issues on cover record. Scott No. 179+174  Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)