Stamps and Postal History of Spain, featuring China, Colombia – Prephilatelic Spanish period –, British Colonies, Japan, Portugal and Switzerland

TAHITI. 1895 (Aug 10). Registered cover to Paris franked by single usage of 1893 diagonally surcharged (reading down to right) ´Tahiti´ on General Issues 1881 75c. carmine tied by ´Papeete/Taiti´ cds. Framed ´R´ above and Paris arrivals (Sept 30) on reverse of a fine and rare cover. Scott 15.