Mexico, 1864, Eagle (3rd Period), 2r orange, Mazatlan. Cons 236-1864, tied by Mazatlan box datestamp (Schatzkes 739) on 1865 folded letter to Guanajuato, cover went by ship to French controlled Acapulco or Manzanillo, then inland to destination, manuscript "P Calypso" ship endorsement was necessary; file fold affecting stamp, Very Fine.
Scott No. 23; Estimate $200 - 300.

The land road was not French controlled. A French military column had marched from Durango to Mazatlan in January, but towns like La Noria, Concordia, Villa Union and El Rosario had to be re-taken afterward. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Mexico, 1864, Eagle (3rd Period), 4r green, Mazatlan. Cons 236-1864, tied by Mazatlan boxed date stamp (Schatzkes 739) on 1865 folded letter sheet to Guadalajara, Very Fine, only 500 sent, illustrated in Pietsch Imperial Eagles of Mexico 1864-66 (page 204).
Scott No. 24; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Mexico, 1864, Eagle (3rd Period), 8r red, Mazatlan. Cons 246-1864 error for "236 1864", light Mazatlan boxed date stamp (Schatzkes 739), margins close to touching, F.-V.F., very rare with not more than ten examples of this error sent in this consignment, illustrated in Pietsch Imperial Eagles of Mexico 1864-66 (page 204) (value code J $500-1000).
Scott No. 25a; Estimate $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Mexico, 1865, Eagle (4th Period), ½r lilac, Mazatlan. Cons 48-1865, o.g., bright and fresh; small hinge thin, otherwise Very Fine, this invoice of only 21 stamps was sent to one individual as a courtesy by the government, none of its stamps are known used or on cover, illustrated in Pietsch Imperial Eagles of Mexico 1864-66 (page 200) (value code J $600-1000), with 1988 M.E.P.S.I. certificate.
Scott No. 20; Estimate $600 - 800. Est. $600-800 (Image)

Est. $600-800

Mexico, 1865, Eagle (4th Period), ½r lilac, Mazatlan. Cons 191-1865, clear to large margins, tied by light Mazatlan boxed date stamp (Schatzkes 739) on 1865 printed notice to Guadalajara, manuscript "Impreso" to identify it as an advertising letter justifying the ½ real rate, forwarded by Raynaud Sestier Y Cia (who imported European goods), Very Fine, a very rare circular rate usage, illustrated in Pietsch Imperial Eagles of Mexico 1864-66 (page 203).
Scott No. 20 var.; Estimate $750 - 1,000. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

Mexico, 1865, Eagle (4th Period), 2r orange, Mazatlan. Cons 70-1865, central two-line Villa de la Union cancel (Schatzkes 784A), ample to large margins, rich color, Very Fine and choice, this is one of three stamps known used outside of Mazatlan but within its district, illustrated in Pietsch Imperial Eagles of Mexico 1864-66 (page 200).
Scott No. 23 var.; Estimate $750 - 1,000.

A UNIQUE EXAMPLE OF THE VILLA UNION CANCELLATION ON THE 1864-66 EAGLE ISSUE.

French military columns passed through Villa Union, but never became resident there, likely staying no more than a few days at a time. Villa Union is an easy day trip from Mazatlan. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

Mexico, 1865, Eagle (4th Period), 2r orange, Mazatlan. Cons70-1865, neat Mexico circular date stamp cancel, bright and fresh, F.-V.F., a unique out-of-district usage, illustrated in Pietsch Imperial Eagles of Mexico 1864-66 (page 200).
Scott No. 23; Estimate $750 - 1,000. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

Mexico, 1865, Eagle (4th Period), 2r orange, Mazatlan. Cons 70-1865, negative Tepic circular cancel (Schatzkes 416), margins huge to a bit in at lower right, F.-V.F., a unique out-of-district usage, illustrated in Pietsch Imperial Eagles of Mexico 1864-66 (page 200).
Scott No. 23 var.; Estimate $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Mexico, 1865, Eagle (4th Period), 2r orange, Mazatlan. Cons 191-1864, tied by Mazatlan boxed date stamp on 1865 folded letter to Guanajuanto, with "por via de Guadalajara" routing endorsement at top, with similar second 1866 cover from correspondence franked with 2r cons 62-1866 (illustrated in Pietsch Imperial Eagles of Mexico 1864-66, page 204), Very Fine.
Scott No. 23 var.; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Mexico, 1865, Eagle (4th Period), 4r green, Mazatlan. Cons 48-1865, Mazatlan box datestamp cancel (Schatzkes 739), full margins, Very Fine, very rare with only 34 sent, none are known on cover, illustrated in Pietsch Imperial Eagles of Mexico 1864-66 (page 200), with 1990 M.E.P.S.I. certificate.
Scott No. 24; Estimate $600 - 800. Est. $600-800 (Image)

Est. $600-800

Mexico, 1865, Eagle (4th Period), 8r red, Mazatlan. Cons 48-1865, part o.g., margins clear to just touching, brilliant color, F.-V.F., very rare with only 33 sent, with 1981 M.E.P.S.I. certificate.
Scott No. 25; Estimate $600 - 800. Est. $600-800 (Image)

Est. $600-800

Mexico, 1865, Eagle (4th Period), 8r red, Mazatlan. Cons 48-1865, Mazatlan box datestamp cancel (Schatzkes 739), margins ample to slightly in at lower right; horizontal crease, Fine appearance, very rare with only 33 sent, illustrated in Pietsch Imperial Eagles of Mexico 1864-66 (page 200), with 1990 M.E.P.S.I. certificate.
Scott No. 25; Estimate $600 - 800. Est. $600-800 (Image)

Est. $600-800

Mexico, 1866, Eagle (5th Period), ½r lilac, Mazatlan. Cons 62-1866, clear to mostly large margins, tied by neat Mazatlan "Sepbre 3" boxed date stamp (Schatzkes 739) on 1866 printed circular to Guanajuato via Guadalajara, Very Fine, a very rare circular rate used after the devaluation of the Eagles, illustrated in Pietsch Imperial Eagles of Mexico 1864-66 (page 205).
Scott No. 20c; Estimate $400 - 600.

There were no returns of invoice 62-1866 for the Maximilian issue because Mazatlan was evacuated during a truce while under siege. The French exited Mazatlan on November 13, 1866. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Mexico, 1866, Eagle (5th Period), 2r orange, Mazatlan. Cons 62-1866, Tepic mute "0" cancel (Schatzkes 410); tiny edge thin, still F.-V.F., a unique out-of-district usage, illustrated in Pietsch Imperial Eagles of Mexico 1864-66 (page 200).
Scott No. 23; Estimate $750 - 1,000. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000