Auction 333-341 Europe & Overseas Americas (North, Central & South America) - Day 1

1849: Cover from Rio de Janeiro to Le Havre, France mailed via Forwarding Agent with fine "FORWARDED BY / MILLER LECOQ & Co. / RIO DE JANEIRO" on reverse, mailed via British P.O. with "RIO-JANEIRO" double arc cds (Dec 17), endorsed "per H.B.M. Packet" and carried on the "Linnet" with London transit (Jan 26, 1850) where framed "COLONIES / &c. ART.13" applied in red. Charged "30" decimes due to pay on arrival. Fine and most attractive cover.