Lot 10116 – Great Britain. 1852 (Apr 7). Entire from Glasgow to Tenerife, Canary Islands

Great Britain. 1852 (Apr 7). Entire from Glasgow to Tenerife, Canary Islands, sent via London to Southampton and carried onboard RMSPC « Teviot » towards Rio de Janeiro calling at Tenerife, with 1847-54 Embossed 1s green and 10d brown (both no margins), neatly tied by Scottish numerals with despatch cds and « QUEEN STREET » local hs on reverse, ms « 17 1/2 reales » due to the lack of a postal treaty between Great Britain and Spain; a very rare franking combination and destination on an attractive and fresh entire.