Lot 40563 – 1790 circa. Undated cover from Spain to Lima, one of two known with “7 Pta” triple-rate marking
Lot 40563 – 1790 circa. Undated cover from Spain to Lima, one of two known with “7 Pta” triple-rate marking
Spain
Price realised
260 EUR
Estimate
180 – 260 EUR
Auction date
Thu 7 Dec 2023 at 11:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1790 ca. Undated cover from Spain to Lima, registering postmarks of Cádiz including framed “7 Pta” corresponding to the 7 Reales triple maritime rate and, also in red, “Cadiz” straight-line. Conveyed by the “San Pedro” frigate as indicated at lower left. Only two covers are documented with this triple-rate marking for transatlantic mail. Ex Camino and Sitjà.
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