32nd International Auction

1871 - Destination MEXICO: Front of mourning cover addressed to 'P.A. Fraser, care of Buchanan Esq., Chief Engineer, Mexican State Railway, Orizaba, Mexico' 'Via Brindisi', franked with British India 1855 8a. carmine on blue glazed paper, 1865 8p. mauve pair and 2a., and 1866 4a. (Die I) cancelled with indistinct strikes of a duplex d/s and 'Stamped' in m/s, with red "LONDON/PAID/22 JY 71" cds, and with Mexican "4" charge h/s in black. Front with marginal notches, but still an interesting piece bearing a MOST ATTRACTIVE 4-COLOUR-FRANKING, and a RARE DESTINATION. Catalog Price 200,00