FRANCE, 1869, 5fr Laureated (37). Bright color, used with 40c Pale Orange (35), color faded, both tied by anchor in diamond of dots handstamps, "La Havane 14 Avril 72" octagonal datestamps on folded cover to Vera Cruz, Mexico, blue Havana company origination handstamp, boxed "P.P." handstamp, additional "I" and "3" handstamps at upper right, vertical file fold affects 40c stamp, 5fr faint creases and few slightly toned perfs

VERY FINE APPEARANCE. THIS IS THE HIGHEST REPORTED FRANKING FROM CUBA SENT BY THE FRENCH PACKET SERVICE. IT IS ALSO ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THE FRANCE 5-FRANC LAUREATED ISSUE USED FROM CUBA. A GREAT RARITY.

The 5fr40c postage on this covers pays nine-times the inter-island rate of 60c. Signed Calves.

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