Mexico Outgoing Mail 1817, July 10-Sept. 25. Entire letter from Veracruz to Calella (Spain), cleanly struck by framed "Nueva España" handstamp (P.E. 12), carried by the "Hiena" war ketch, denoting the 8 reales single rate in manuscript. Scarce.
Maritime Mail of Spanish Colonies in America
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Spink Investphila Maritime Mail of Spanish Colonies in America
The “Nuevo Mundo” Collection, Stampless maritime mail of Spanish Colonies in America, also including stamps and franked mail of Latin America
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Lot #176 - Mexico
Mexico Outgoing Mail 1819, March 31. Entire letter from Veracruz to Cádiz (Spain), bearing fine "Nueva/España" handstamp with frame of dots (P.E. 12) in red on departure, and single weight "7R" rate marking to be collected on receipt, carried by the "Galga" mail ship. A scarce complete letter.
Lot #177 - Mexico
Mexico Outgoing Mail 1817, July 10. Entire letter from Veracruz to Calella (Spain), endorsed "Bergn. Correo Voluntario" (the "Voluntario" mail brigantine), struck on dispatch with "Nueva/España" within dotted frame (P.E. 12), bearing "A" for "Anotado" and "7R" red markings applied in transit at Cádiz, the latter being amended in manuscript with 8 reales for the single weight. A scarce entire.
Lot #178 - Mexico
Mexico Outgoing Mail 1820 circa. Cover front from Veracruz to Madrid, with involvement of the frigate "David", handstamped in Veracruz with straight-line "Yndias" and "Nueva/España" within dotted frame (P.E. 12) handstamps in red, charged on arrival with "25.R" due marking equivalent to an unpaid maritime letter weighing one ounce. The only example recorded showing the extensively used "Yndias" & "Nueva España" postmarks used in...
Lot #179 - Mexico
Mexico Outgoing Mail 1820 circa. Cover front from Córdova (Veracruz) to Madrid, displaying two attractive strikes of framed "Cordova" (P.E. "EXT") and "Yndias" handstamps, both applied in black at Córdova, and manuscript "10 Rs" maritime rate as per 6-7 "adarmes" of weight. The only recorded example of the framed "Yndias" postmark.
Lot #180 - Mexico
Mexico Outgoing Mail 1821, May 21. Entire letter from Monterrey via León of Guanajuato to Lima, endorsed "Por San Blas Payta Perú", struck with fancy "Monterey" handstamp in red, framed "Leon" postmark which is not reported in blue. Rate "4" marking amended with additional "½" in manuscript. Slight edge imperfections to cover at top. Another letter from the Americas, with this combination of postmarks, has not been reported; in addition, only...
Lot #181 - Mexico
Mexico Outgoing Mail 1822, Sept. 12. Entire letter from Veracruz to Calella (Spain), carried by the frigate "Veloz Alazana" probably directly sailing from Veracruz to Barcelona, with "Nueba España" straight-line handstamp in black, rated "5" in manuscript, amended to "7" reales as per single weight. Interesting contents stating details about the recently achieved independence of Mexico. One of just two covers recorded exhibiting this "Nueba...
Lot #182 - Mexico
Mexico Outgoing Mail 1822, Dec. 23. Entire letter from Veracruz to Cádiz, endorsed "Veloz Mariana", struck in transit with two-line "Colonies Par/Brest" French transit, black "Islas De/Barlovento" in two lines (P.E. 5) on arrival, charged with 5 reales marking for the single weight on receipt. Slight toning. A very scarce entire exceptionally carried via France to Spain.
Lot #183 - Mexico
Mexico Outgoing Mail 1833, May 12. Entire letter from Mérida to Havana, carried by the "Empresa de Correos Marítimos" as confirmed by "E" within circle handstamp (P.E. 41) on reverse, on front elusive "Yndias" straight line, both struck in black on arrival. A very scarce combination of postmarks.
Lot #184 - Mexico
Mexico Outgoing Mail 1833, Nov. 19. Entire letter from Mérida to Charleston (United States), correctly charged with "4" reales marking as per single rate, carried by the Spanish mails with "Yndias" straight-line handstamp (P.E. 5) struck in Mexico. The "Yndias" marking denoted mail originating from Spanish American colonies on correspondences sent to Spain; consequently, in this instance was erroneously and exceptionally struck. Closed tear...
Lot #185 - Mexico
Mexico Outgoing Mail 1839, Feb. 23. Entire letter from Mexico City to Havana, carried by the "Empresa" from Veracruz, prepaid by the sender as denoted by red "Franqueado/Mexico" circular handstamp, alongside with circular "Yndias/E" marking (P.E. 56) of the "Empresa". Rare.
Lot #186 - Mexico
Mexico Outgoing Mail 1839, April 1st. Entire letter from Guaymas to Arenys de Mar (Spain), carried by the ship "Norma" as endorsed at lower left, with neat strike of "Yndias" straight-line handstamp (P.E. 5), scarcely applied in blue. Some aging caused by vinegar which was sprayed during the disinfection process, additionally treated with small slits making up an infrequent shape. Transit of Veracruz on reverse. Charged at 6 reales and 8...
Lot #187 - Mexico
Mexico Outgoing Mail 1840 circa. Folded cover from Mérida to Havana (Cuba), handstruck on dispatch with framed "Merida/Mayo 1" datestamp and "Franco." straight line, exhibiting arrival postmarks with small "Indias" straight line and "10" with additional "rs. pags." in manuscript (10 reales paid). Usual aging found on Cuban mail, and portions of paper lacking on reverse. This is one of just five stampless covers recorded with this very rare "...
Lot #188 - Mexico
Mexico Outgoing Mail 1840-46. Two entire letters from Mexico City to Madrid, carried at 9 and 15 reales rates, bearing "Islas De/Barlovento" two-line handstamp (P.E. 3) in red. A scarce mail from Mexico with this postmark.
Lot #189 - Mexico
Mexico Outgoing Mail 1847, April 1st. Entire letter from Mexico City to Madrid, endorsed "Paquete de La Coruña", with Italic "Islas De/Barlovento." (P.E. 2) and "9Rs." markings applied in transit at Corunna. Interesting contents including the General Santa Anna, the Battle of Saltillo and the Siege of Veracruz, referring to the American-Mexican War which broke out as a result of the American annexation of Texas. A fascinating and rare entire...
Lot #190 - Mexico
Mexico Outgoing Mail 1856, Oct. 22. Entire letter from Campeche to Barcelona, with involvement of forwarding agent as indicated by the "M. de Santelices/Habana" oval cachet on reverse, thence carried by private ship, probably to Lazareto de San Simón (Spain) for disinfection, following application of "Yndias" straight-line (P.E. 11) and "3R" handstamps of Vigo including 1 real for the captain's fee. A very scarce usage.
Lot #191 - Mexico
Mexico Outgoing Mail British Post Office 1850, June 15. Folded cover from Veracruz to Havana, entering the British mail with application of crowned "Paid/At/Veracruz", and corresponding "1/-" maritime one shilling fee, with two different double-arc dispatch datestamps. In Havana, the "Empresa/N. America" c.d.s. (P.E. 67) and the "3" due marking were struck. Some usual slight aging to be expected. The only cover recorded with this combination...
Lot #192 - Mexico
Mexico Incoming Mail 1798, April 16. Ship's register envelope from Cádiz to Veracruz of the Spanish "Nuestra Señora del Rosario y San Jacinto" xebec, bearing "Se Franqueó/En Cadiz." two-line postmark, centrally and well struck in red, with signatures of the Cádiz and Veracruz postmasters registering dispatch and receipt, sealed on reverse with "Real Aduana de Cadiz-Comercio Libre de Yndias" red wax with coat of arms, and consequently, as...
Lot #193 - Mexico
Mexico Incoming Mail 1802, Jan. 18. Entire letter from Havana (Cuba) to Veracruz, carried by the "Nueva Liebre" frigate as denoted at lower left, handstamped on arrival by "1" real double rate marking and "Yndias" straight line, both applied in red. Ex Kouri.
Lot #194 - Mexico
Mexico Incoming Mail 1802, May 15. Entire letter from Seville to Mexico City, postmarked on dispatch by red crowned "Seva/Andalucia/Vaxa" three-line handstamp, "España" straight-line of Corunna (Kouri type IV) before setting sail via Havana. One of just three covers recorded with this "España" type.
Lot #195 - Mexico
Mexico Incoming Mail 1807, Aug. 4. Entire letter from Havana to Veracruz, directly carried by the "María de Miren" corvette, neatly handstamped at Veracruz by "Yndias" straight line and "½", the latter corresponding to the unpaid single rate. A clean and attractive entire.
Lot #196 - Mexico
Mexico Incoming Mail 1812, Aug. 8. Entire letter from Arbúcies (Spain) to Veracruz, showing "M.24/Cataluña" two-line handstamp, rated at 4 reales with corresponding marking in red. Slight soling along horizontal crease. Scarce. (No photo)
Lot #197 - Mexico
Mexico Incoming Mail Undated cover from Spain addressed to the Governor of Chiapas, bearing red "Cadiz" postmark and rated "3" reales with ink. The notation "1a Via" at lower left indicates this letter to be one of various similar letters sent by the sender through different ways in order to assure one of these reached the addressee. Small portions of paper missing caused by insect erosions. Ex Camino.
Lot #198 - nicaragua
Nicaragua Outgoing Mail 1791, June 23. Entire letter from León de Nicaragua to Bath (Great Britain), bearing framed blue "Leon" and black Italic "Guatemala." handstamps, carried by Spanish Royal Mail Service entering Spain at Corunna, thence via France where "16" (sols) were crossed out, to be charged in manuscript "1/11" 1s.11p. on arrival including the ship letter rate and the carriage from Portsmouth to final destination. London datestamps...
Lot #199 - nicaragua
Nicaragua Outgoing Mail 1792, April 17. Entire letter from Bluefields to Bristol (Great Britain), written in English -from circa 1600 the area of Bluefields was connected with the presence of European pirates; in 1740 the locals ceded the territory to the British, and colonists arrived in 1744 with black slaves. In 1796, the sovereignty of Spain on the Mosquito Coast was recognized by the British, with very few British people remaining in the...
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