Lot
1557 
Cuba, (Catalonia Surcharges) 1835 (May 7) Mantazas, Cuba to Barcelona, Spain, datelined folded letter with red "YNDIAS" straightline (type H, 1826-1848) struck at Cadiz, manuscript "5" reales de vélon due rating for up to 5 adarmes plus "4" Maravedies Carlist War surcharge (1834-36), letter punctured with paddle in form of stars (seven concentric slits) and fumigated at the sick bar in Mahon, red Barcelona "B, Ato 5" arrival (8.5) backstamp, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $300 - 400.
The Carlist War Surcharge (1833-40) was an extra fee of 4 Maravedies (1 Cuarto) on letters from outside of Spain addressed to the province. It was imposed due to the decree of Captain General of Catalonia, Llauder, from April 8, 1834 to January 7, 1836.
Realized: $325