- £395.00
Spain. (French Reunion). 1888. Envelope imprinted 'Compagnie Generale Transatlantique' endorsed 'par vapeur "Salazie" written from Saint Nazaire by the agent for the French steamer "Washington" with letter headed 'Santander' and cancelled by circular 'Ligne B Paq. Fr. No 2' double ring (Salles 1435) and hand-struck cachet 'Agent de la Ligne B/ sur "La Washington", the envelope with enclosed letter were then transferred to the French paquebot "Salazie" departing Santander addressed to 'Doctor Clou, on Board the "Pei-Ho" at Reunion' bearing Spain Yvert 107, 25c blue/grey tied by Santander dispatch '24/1/88' with 'Irun a Bordeaux' ambulant '25/12' and Entranger/ Marseille transit '26/12' on reverse.
The French paquebot "Washington" departed Saint Nazaire for Vera Cruz 21st December 1888.
