GIBRALTAR

Covers and stamps / Gibraltar

GIBRALTAR: 1879 (Aug 11): Cover to Oratava, Canary Islands endorsed "pr "Les Vosges" SS" franked with two Great Britain 1 d. red plate 171 lettered RS & RI, tied by 'A26' duplexes, arrival "Pto DE OROTAVA / (CANARIAS)" backstamp (Aug 23). Central crease away from the franking, scarce franking to an unusual destination. SG Z19