Lot 60718 – 1857 1/2r blue from Cuba, on cover with “PAID AT/SAN JUAN PORTO RICO” crown circle

1857 1/2r blue from Cuba, ample to large margins, tied by oval hs on 28.6.1858 entire letter from Puerto Rico to Palma de Mallorca (Spain), endorsed “Por Vapor Inglés”, blue dispatch cds alongside and paying the inland rate, entering the Br. PO with “PAID AT/SAN JUAN PORTO RICO” crown circle, rated “2/2” with red crayon, San Juan and London transit on reverse, French and red British “PP” and “Paid” cds on front, a rare combination cover in superb condition; cert. Holcombe (1988).