Auction 309-320 - Europe & Overseas - Day 7

1867: Napoléon laureated 80 c. rose, a fresh and fine example with good perforation, on entire letter from Mexico via Havana to Madrid, the superb single adhesive tied by claer Anchor lozenge, "MEXIQUE 17 AOUT 72" in black and "VERA-CRUZ 17 AOUT 72 PAQ. FR. B No. 1" in red, two octagonal datestamps alongside, as well as framed "P.P." in black, all strikes in an over-average shape. Upon arrival "1 PESETA" due struck in addition. A most attractive cover, which made its voyage on a French vessel and arrived in Spain via St. Nazaire and Santander.