Lot 40558 – 1778 circa. Cover from Madrid addressed to Lima, the highest franking to the Americas with any of the “España” postmarks.

1778 ca. Large folded cover from Madrid addressed to Antonio Hermenegildo de Querejazu, member of the Royal Audience of Lima, most infrequently rated at 67 Reales (in manuscript), according to a 6⅔ ounces weight, endorsed “Coruña”, where the “España” straight-line in red was applied. The route of transport was Corunna-Havana-Cartagena de Indias-Santa Fe-Quito-Lima. The highest franking documented on mail to the Americas exhibiting any of the “España” postmarks. Ex Camino and Sitjà.