Maravatio

Maravatio, medio real.
Plate 3, pos. 9

Maravatio is located in the state of Michoacan. It was the 27th largest postal district, based on the number of stamps used, and 27th by total value of all stamps used. The average cost of the stamps used was 1.68 reales. Maravatio had about 7,000 inhabitants in 1861.

Maravatio had 3 sub-offices: Acambaro, Figueroa and Tuspan (Tuxpan).

The following consignments were made according to Chapman:
  Day Month Year Invoice # Medio Un Dos Cuatro Ocho
Sent 18 4 1861 105 300 313 270 120 120
Sent 27 4 1861 147 480 1200 570    
Sent 14 6 1861 183 540 600 570 240 120
Sent 30 10 1861 246 600 2000 1900 360 240
Sent 3 9 1862 106   1000 1140    
Sent 4 2 1863 19 180 200 380    
Sent 4 5 1863 59 120 1000 1900    
Total Sent       7 2220 6313 6730 720 480
Returned                  
Total Used 16463     7 2220 6313 6730 720 480
Distribution         13.48% 38.35% 40.88% 4.37% 2.92%
Distribution vs. all stamps         1.15% 0.78% 0.73% 0.69% 0.76%

The Maravatio overprint is approximately 17 by 2 mm, without dots. It's generally nicely struck.

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

Forgeries from Maravatio exist. A MEPSI certificate is recommended.

 

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