Lot 1571
Cuba, 1851 (Oct. 15) Chalon-S-Marne, France to Havana, Cuba, folded letter bearing France, 1849, Ceres, 1fr light carmine (9), pair and single, four margins, tied by diamond grids, matching "Chalon-S-Marne, 15 Oct 51" origin cds, red London Paid (10.17) transit cds, carried by RMSP Avori via St. Thomas (11.5), then by branch RMSP Conway to Havana, blue Nov. 15th arrival backstamp and matching "NE" and "2" reales due handstamp; minor erosion at right, Very Fine; with 2013 Roumet certificate.Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A CHOICE USE AT THE PREPAID 3FR RATE FROM FRANCE TO CUBA VIA BRITISH PACKET.
Realized: $900