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Auction: 18046 - The Brian Brookes Collection of Martinique
Lot: 2230

French Colonies - Martinique. The Brian Brookes Collection
Postal History
The Mexican Line
1863 (30 June) entire letter from St. Pierre to La Rochelle, showing despatch c.d.s., fine "martinique/vera-cruz" octagonal d.s. (1.6; unlisted type in Salles) partly overstruck by handstruck "6" and, on reverse, clear arrival datestamp. Rare, stated to be one of only two recorded. Photo

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Sold for
€270