Lerma

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Lerma is located in the state of Mexico. It was the 49^th largest postal district, based on the number of stamps used, and 48^th by total value of all stamps used. The average cost of the stamps used was 1.90 reales. Lerma had about 1,300 inhabitants in 1888.

Lerma had no sub-offices.

The following consignments were made according to Chapman:
	Day	Month	Year	Invoice #	Medio	Un	Dos	Cuatro	Ocho
Sent	18	4	1861	104	36	26	60	120	40
Sent	24	5	1861	165		776
Total Sent				2	36	802	60	120	40
Returned					0	-300	0	0	0
Total Used	758			2	36	502	60	120	40
Distribution					4.75%	66.23%	7.92%	15.83%	5.28%
Distribution vs. all stamps					0.02%	0.06%	0.01%	0.12%	0.06%

Stamps with Lerma overprint are known cancelled in Mexico.

The Lerma overprint is approximately 12 by 2½ mm, without dots. It's generally nicely struck.

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

Forgeries from Lerma exist. A MEPSI certificate is recommended.

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