8 REALES BLACK ON RED BROWN

1861:  DURANGO to MAZATLAN
2 Reales postage from quarter of 8 reales black on red brown over boxed in
“FRANCO”  and tied with Durango district name overprint.

Cover intended to be sent via “Sello Negro” but due to availability of stamps the quarter 
of 8 reales placed over the boxed-in “FRANCO” cancel and then
tied to the cover by the district name overprint.

1861, OCT 13:  YRAPUATO to SAN LUIS POTOSI
Quarter of 8 reales black on red brown for 2 reales postage for
under 1/2 ounce letter weight sent over 17 leagues distance.

1861, JUL 30:  GUANAJUATO to SILAO
4 Reales postage from vertical bisect of 8 reales
black on red brown.

1861, SEP 21:  ZACATECAS to TAMPICO
With quarter of 8 reales, via TUXPAM avoiding fighting
in the area, then by British ship to Tampico. 
Charged “1/” (shilling) British Post fee.

1861, OCT 13:  ZACATECAS to SAN LUIS POSTOSI
3 Reales postage from quarters of 8 reales black 
on red brown and 4 reales black on yellow.
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