Sale 1010 — 2011 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Saturday, 18 June, 2011
Category — French Consular P.O. in Cuba
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
197°
Cuba Floride 20 Avril 64. Clear strike of octagonal datestamp in red on blue folded letter datelined "Santiago de Cuba 20 Mars 64" to Bordeaux, France, blue company handstamp at upper left, manuscript "16" decimes due marking, receiving backstamp of May 12, horizontal file foldVERY FINE. THIS IS THE ONLY REPORTED EXAMPLE OF THE "FLORIDE" MARKING STRUCK IN RED.
This double-rate letter was sent unpaid and so postage was collected from the recipient.
E. 3,000-4,000
3,500