Worldwide Mexico Mexico 1887 1c on 2c Colima Provisional surcharges
Sale No: 61
Lot No:2387
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Cat No:191 var.
Mexico, 1887, 1c on 2c Colima Provisional surcharges, on ruled and unruled issues, in combination with 1886, 3c lilac + 1887, 5c blue, all tied by blue circle of wedges cancels on 1888 cover to Buenos Aires, Argentina, red Colima origin postmarks, transit and receiving backstamps, Very Fine, The Colima surcharges were an illegal private overprint by the postmaster yet this cover traveled to its destination. Maybe 15-20 covers exist that actually traveled through the mails. Scott No. 191 var.+196 var.+176+192a Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)