Lot 1558
Cuba, (Catalonia Surcharges) 1841 (Mar. 15) Havana, Cuba to Santander, Spain, datelined folded letter with blue "Islas De Barlovento" two-line handstamp (type 8, 1830-45) struck at La Coruna, black "5", "Rs." and "1" rating handstamps for 5 reales de vélon postage due for up to 5 adarmes plus 1 Cuarto war tax (4 Maravedies), Very Fine and scarce combination.Estimate $200 - 300.
The 1 Cuarto (4 Maravedies) was tax was imposed due to the Regional decree (Diputacion of Cantabria) from July 1835 to January 1843.