Corinphila Auction 291-297 Day 4

French Shipmail from the Americas 1869 (March 4): Double rate cover from Guajara to Pamplona, endorsed "Via St. Nazaire", bearing Napoléon perf. 40 c. orange, two single examples in slightly different shades in combination with Napoléon laureated 80 c. rose, three fine and fresh adhesives, overall with good perforation, cancelled by Anchor lozenge, octogonal "LA GUAYRA PAQ. FR. B No. 1" datestamp and framed "P.D.", both in black alongside, the PD handstamp crossed out later on. Taxed upon arrival in Spain with '8 Rs.' due. Reverse struck with another strike of the octogonal datestamp and "LIGNE A PAQ. FR. No 1 23 MARS 69" shipmail' cds of the vessel 'Floride', in addition Bordeaux - Irun ambulant (March 28) and PAMPLONA arrival (March 29) cds's. Strong vertical file fold well away from the adhesives, not distracting from this attractive and rare Shipmail usage from Bolivia to Spain. Signed Roumet & Goebel.