Worldwide Stamps and Covers

1874 (31 Dec) cover from Havana, via United States to France, franked with 25c ultramarine, tied by HABANA 31 Dec 74 cds (month-date reversed), with two additional examples of U.S. 10c Banknotes (161) used to pay the U.S. packet fee to New York, plus the Convention rate to France, both US stamps tied by bold N.York / STEAMSHIP cds, with red NEW YORK / PAID transit and "20" handstamp alongside, also boxed "PD" marking and French entry pmk, all on the front of the cover, fine and rare combination Cuba-United States, seldom offered this nice