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Auction: 26021 - Mexico including the Enrique Trigueros collection of Proofs, Essays and Specimens
Lot: 207

1856 "Hidalgos"
Mexico District. 2r. Green, cut close but clear of the design all around, on entire letter to Draguignan, France, dated at reverse 1859 (Feb. 1), paying the basic national rate for less than ½ ounce beyond 16 leagues. Via the British ship, with Anglo-french "GB 1f 60c" accountancy postmark, London and French entry (red: March 4, 1859), Paris (March 5) and Draguignan (March 7). Showing "E H M & Rubke" forwarding agent marking from Mexico City. A very scarce transatlantic mail. Cert. MEPSI (2026). Scott 3.

Estimate
$1,000 to $2,000

Starting price
$800