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Auction: SW1020 - Maritime Mail of Spanish Colonies in America
Lot: 61

CubaOutgoing Mail1817, April 15. Ship's register cover (three back flaps lacking) of the Spanish frigate "Santander", sailing from Havana to Santander (Spain), struck on departure with framed "Habana/Franco" oval and two line "Islas De/Barlovento" (P.E. 33) handstamps, the latter with only about five examples known in black. Handwritten "30 rs" marking paying the rate per 3 ounces by the sender. Some usual rust spotting not detracting. The only postal item of this kind bearing both postmarks; furthermore, it is to be considered that very few transatlantic ship's register covers have survived.

Estimate
€1,000