Auction Series 257-264 in Zurich Day 4

La Guayra 1864: Waterlow 2 r. green, perf. 13, with 'Q' in 'Paquete', a used example on 1864 entire letter written from La Guayra on Christmas Day to Malaga, Spain, tied by "Correos / La Guaira" datestamp in black and carried aboard the Steamer 'Robert Todd' to St. Thomas. Reverse with London transit cds (14 Jan 1865) and Malaga arrival cds (Jan 19) in black, obverse showing '4R' charge due upon receipt. Fresh and fine, a rare and attractive entire.
Catalogue 261: Stamp Issuing Steamship Companies