Lot
1588 
Cuba, 1828 (May 30) Havana, Cuba to Villanueva, Spain, datelined folded letter carried per Grd. Anacréon, entered mails with "Pays D'outremer Par Bordeaux" framed handstamp, Spanish (7.18) arrival cds and large red "5R." Real de Velon due handstamp, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300.
In 1827, the French started a regular transatlantic service. At first this service was contracted to the Societê Gautier et Brun for a line going from Bordeaux to Mexico.
Realized: $150