1873 (9 MR) outer letter sheet to Genoa, Italy franked 1870-83 Wmk Crown CC 1d., 4d. (2), 6d. and 1s. tied ‘A01’ obliterators prepaying the 2s3d ½oz rate, red London transit and oval-framed PD, manuscript “1/3” credit to UK and red “20” local charge, Kingston backstamp and arrival cancel. Very fine and attractive. Ex. Dubois.
1889 (22 Apr) envelope to Helsingfors, Finland franked 1886 10r., 20r. and 50r. (slightly rounded top right corner) cancelled by two large oval CORREIO/ DE S.VICENTE date stamps, reverse with Genova and Venezia transits, St Petersburg transit and arrival cds of 10.V.; fine cover to an unusual destination by an unusual route.
1890 (11 Jul) envelope to Genova, Italy, franked pair 1889-90 5c. cancelld framed COOREO de SALTO/ ULTIMA HORA handstamp with another clearer strike appearing on reverse, Salto date stamp below, redirected internally upon arrival; faults to envelope, scarce despatch cancel.