Lot 51451 – 1899 Cover to St Louis one of two known Puerto Principe frankings on a Spanish American War Patriotic cover

1899 (Jan 26) Cover to St Louis (USA) franked with 5c on 1c black-violet, fourth printing, position 3, tied by Puerto Principe cds, vertical filing crease, small part of envelope missing to right side and repaired, minor soiling, which does not detract from the importance of the item; carried at 5c Spanish colonial rate for international mail; one of two known Puerto Principe frankings on a Spanish American War Patriotic cover; ex Prats.