1560 (Apr. 1): locally used entire messenger letter from Mons, Belgium, bearing scarce and early manuscript '0' with two vertical lines, indicating a prepaid letter. Fine and early postal marking. (Image 1) (Image)

1708 (Dec. 21): Entire letter from Bilbao (Basque Country) to Antwerp with two different fees - 10 ½ Sols for the distance Bilbao - Madrid - Mons written by the staff of Pajot (Pageot), later cancelled by the staff of Jaupain and written 11 Sols at Brussels. Fine merchant's letter concerning a delivery of fabric bales by Pajot in Mons and forwarded by Jaupin postal service to Antwerp. (Image 1) (Image)

1849 (July 1): 10 c. grey-brown, a used example with large even margins all round tied to small piece by Philippeville '96' numeral obliterator and 20 c. blue in a horizontal pair with large margins all round and showing portion of adjoining stamp at left lightly cancelled leaving the vignette clear, slight corner bend but attractive Mi = € 200+. (Image 1) (Image)