Lot
398 
Cuba, 1871 Cuba to London, England. Black French Consular octagonal "Cuba 17 Juil 72" cds on 1871 folded letter to London, numerous markings include black manuscript "2/" (double rate), black handstamped egg shaped "FR. F 20c" French accountancy upper middle, with a black manuscript "2/" due adjacent backstamped double line "* Ligne-B * Paq. Fr * 25 Juil 71" French packet cds & red British transit, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200.
Probably carried per the French steamer "Washington", departing Vera Cruz (en route to Cuba as an intermediate stop), arriving St. Nazaire, France 10-Aug. Franking paid the correct 1 shilling per half ounce letter rate for up to an ounce per French Packet from St. Nazaire.
Realized: $250