Lot 1539
Cuba, 1846 (Jul. 9) Matanzas, Cuba to Mahon, Spain via Havana, printed circular with red "Havana, Isla de Cuba, 21 Ago. 1846" cds (Baeza: 21:8) to Mahon, red "1 R." real handstamp as 1/5 of the normal charge for a single letter, Very Fine and scarce printed matter use.Estimate $150 - 200.
In Mid-1845, the special charge for maritime printed matter was inaugurated, prompted by the trading companies. The charge was introduced on August 16, 1845.