Uruguay - Vorphila | Markenlose Briefe

Los Nr. 291

1800, spanish colonial period, entire letter from MALAGA, SPAIN to MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY struck on despatch with two line "MALAGA / ANDA. BAXA." in red (Guinovart & Tizon
4) and complete strike of "ESPÑA" (ESPANA) handstamp (Camino Type 1) in red applied in La Coruña. The charge for a single weight entire was 3 Reales de plata. Two vertical disinfection slits, a fresh and fine entire.
ONLY VERY FEW OF SUCH EARLY TRANSATLANTIC INCOMING MAIL KNOWN AND ONE OF THE EARLIEST DISINFECTED MAIL TO URUGUAY.

Los Nr. 292

1830 (circa), prepaid cover (left part obviously cut off) from Mercedes, Uruguay to Buenos Aires, Argentina struck with fine strike of abbreviated "MERCEDS" handstamp (Tizón fig. 1 = EXT = Extremely rare, a maximum of three known) in red. Not only is this probably one of the best strikes of this postmark but on a foreign destination mail MOST LIKELY UNIQUE.

Los Nr. 293

1852, cover from RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL, transit via MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY to BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA endorsed "Pr. Condesa" in manuscript, struck with superb strike of the rare oval framed "MONTEVIDEO / 8 NOV / (52)" second handstamp in black and charged '10' centavos tax to pay upon receipt. Less than 15 COVERS RECORDED with this datestamp. Only used in 1852 on incoming foreign mail. A fine preserved and rare cover. Collections Charles Jewell (1966) and Roberto Hoffman (1982). Certificate C. H. Rocha (2008).