Lot
1570 
Cuba, 1844 (Apr. 27) Santiago, Cuba to London, England via Jamaica, folded cover with red "Santiago, Isla de Cuba, 27 Abr. 1844" cds, sharp "Kingston, Jamaica, AP30 1844" double-circle backstamp and matching crisp "JAMAICA / SHIP LETTER" two-line handstamp, endorsed "per Steam Packet", missed the RMSP Co. packet and sent by private ship to London, red London (6.5) backstamp and manuscript "1/4" 1s4d due rating for double ship letter up to one ounce; light horizontal fold, Very Fine and choice, ex-Foster. Estimate $500 - 750.
THE ONLY RECORDED LETTER FROM CUBA TO GREAT BRITAIN SENT VIA JAMAICA, HIGHLIGHTED IN THE FOSTER BOOK.
This letter was illustrated and highlighted in the Foster book, but the rating was incorrectly explained by him.
Realized: $675