1816, Feb. 7. Entire letter from Havana to Vilanova i la Geltrú (Spain), carried by the Spanish Royal Mail Service via Corunna, with application, in transit at Cadiz, of two-line "Islas De/Barlovento" handstamp in purple (P.E. 3), rated on arrival in manuscript to pay the 5 reales single maritime rate. Vertical fold. The only cover recorded with this... 1816, Feb. 7. Entire letter from...
1817, June 3. Entire letter from Havana to Puerto de Orotava (Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain), with magnificent strike of "Islas De/Barlovento" two-line handstamp (P.E. 5). On arrival, handwritten "4r" corresponding to the unpaid single maritime rate. 1817, June 3. Entire letter from...