Lot 10435 – 1817, June 17. Entire letter from Panama to Cádiz (Spain), endorsed “

1817 (June 17). Entire letter from Panama to Cádiz (Spain), endorsed “1a vía”, with a deep slit for disinfection, hs in transit at Havana (Cuba) with “Islas De/Barlovento” two lines (P.E. 33), charged with “5R” receiving mark corresponding to an unpaid single weight. The only cover recorded, emanating from Panama, exhibiting any of the extensively used “Islas De Barlovento” postmarks. This usage is further enhanced by representing one of only about five items noted with this handstamp being struck in black at Havana, either on dispatch or in transit. Provenance: Sitjà.