Salomon Rosenthal Collection of Mexican Maritime Mail
February 20, 2008
| Images | Description | Current Bid |
 | Lot #508 MEXICO SPANISH SHIPS - From Manila 1790 FL from Manila, 24 January to Rome, conveyed through Mexico (as mentioned in the text of the letter), with postmaster's "Franca Azas" handstamp applied in the Philippines, also red "Filipinas" marking which denotes origin, fragile around the edges, with some paper strengthening, clear markings and part of the wax seal on back. A rare example of early Colonial mail from the Philippines, via Mexico to Italy  | Price Realized $7,000.00 |
 | Lot #705 MEXICO SPANISH SHIPS - From Manila 1863 FL from Mexico City, 15 December to Le Havre, franked with 1r green, sent via the steamer "Tampico" ("Mexique-Tampico" octagonal postmark on back), rated 2 francs, fine, with arrival pmk | Price Realized $850.00 |
