Lot 42283 – 1863-65, 1r blue, diagonal half used as 1/2r to pay

1863-65, 1r blue, diagonal half used as 1/2r to pay the internal postage on Dec. 20, 1862 entire letter from Puerto Cabello to Bordeaux, tied by ‘2’ numeral handstand, with ‘GB/+F60c’ accountancy marking and ’32’ ms charge alongside, London and Paris transits on reverse, fewer than ten covers are recorded bearing this bisect use, further enhanced by the very rare usage on mail sent abroad; certs. Pedro Meri (2002) and Asofilca (2011).