Lot
2716 
Worldwide, (Africa) Oran, Algeria to Mahon, Spain, folded letter datelined "Oran en el Campo a 2 de Nove, 1849", with "Oran, 3 Nov, 1849" origin cds and blue "4R" Spanish inland rate handstamp, transit backstamps and two vertical disinfection slits, letter with interesting contents… The dangers of Cholera in Oran are terrible. It has been calculated that 1 out of every 10 have died so that in 1½ months the death rate will be 3/4000. We are all terrified because it is so deadly and often we hear about the death of people of all ages and sexes and from the wealthiest classes who, the day before were in perfect health., Very Fine. Estimate $250 - 350.
Realized: $350