Huejutla

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Huejutla is located in the state of Hidalgo. It was the 44th largest postal district, based on the number of stamps used, and 42th by total value of all stamps used. The average cost of the stamps used was 2.85 reales. Huejutla had about 4,000 inhabitants in 1888.

Huejutla had 2 sub-offices: Tantoyuca and Tuxpan.

The following consignments were made according to Chapman:
  Day Month Year Invoice # Medio Un Dos Cuatro Ocho
Sent 18 4 1861 100 294 280 510 180 280
Total Sent       1 294 280 510 180 280
Returned                  
Total Used 1544     1 294 280 510 180 280
Distribution         19.04% 18.13% 33.03% 11.66% 18.13%
Distribution vs. all stamps         0.15% 0.03% 0.06% 0.17% 0.44%

The 4R and 8R stamps are not known to exist today.

The Huejutla overprint is approximately 16½ by 2 mm, without dots. It's generally clearly struck.

On average, the stamps have normal margins for the issue.

Forgeries from Huejutla exist. A MEPSI certificate is recommended.

 

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