1858 (Dec 11): Entire letter to New York endorsed "via de Cartagena por Colon" struck with prepaid oval "BOGOTÁ / FRANCA" in blue with rate mark '15' alongside; reverse with '25' centavos charged for the "Sobreporte" fee to care of the British Consul in Cartagena. Oval "Forwarded by / C.J. Fox / Aspinwall" and, above circular "ADMINSTRACION DE CORREOS / DE COLON / FRANCA" in red. Scarce and very fine.rnProvenance: Collection E. Langlais.
Catalogue 284: Europe & Overseas
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