U.S. and Worldwide Stamps & Postal History
July 17-18, 2018

ImagesDescriptionCurrent Bid
Lot #478
GREAT BRITAIN British Offices Abroad - Mexico
1874 (4 Mar) unfranked FL from Mexico City, via Veracruz to Barbados. This letter was carried on the "Eider" to St. Thomas, arriving March 16th, then per "Arno" (March 19th) arriving the same day at Barbados. This is the only recorded pre-UPU Mexican cover to Barbados and the latest recorded usage of the "Paid at Vera-Cruz" crown circle, with "8" (d) paid, appropriate transit and arrival pmks, fine
Envelope
Price Realized
$1,400.00

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