Lot 975
(Maryland) Balto, 1 July, 1841, dateline on folded letter to Cadiz, Spain, most likely carried via Havana with involvement of forwarding agent in its carriage as indicated on reverse, with red "Islas de Barlovento" two-line handstamp (P.E. 3) applied upon arrival denoting origin from the Caribbean region, with red "5R" due rating alongside, Very Fine and choice, a very scarce usage in this period sent to Spain.Estimate $2,500 - 3,500.