1867 GUADALAJARA PROVISIONALS: Neat folded wrapper dated 20 January 1867 from Zapotlan to Guadalajara with Zapotlan Ciudad Guzman cancels. Franked with 2 reales white (1st Period, wove paper) tied by bow decorative cancel. All white wove stamps from the 1st period are extremely scarce; covers very rare. This is one of the earliest known covers as the issue began in January. VF, an important rarity. Ex Dr Gene Scott & Gutierrez. Signed: Gilbert, Paris. Photo-attest: MEPSI.
