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Auction: SW1020 - Maritime Mail of Spanish Colonies in America
Lot: 66

CubaOutgoing Mail1823, Feb. 6. Entire letter from Havana to Guatemala City, carried by the Spanish warship "Riquelme" with "Correo marítimo/Glta. Riquelme" endorsement, bearing "Islas De/Barlovento" handstamp (P.E. 33) in black, rated with "3" reales marking on arrival. Despite imperfections, a very scarce cover sent to an unusual destination, further enhanced by the very rare usage of tghis postmark of Havana in black, one of about five recorded. Signed Guinovart. Ex Kouri.

Estimate
€350