1843 stampless letter sent by diplomatic pouch from the U.S. via Panama, taxed "14" (corresponding to over 3-3 1/2 oz at 2r per 1/2 oz), with "98" (grams or approx. 3 1/4 oz) in manuscript on back, with large part of consular seal, fine sevenfold rate letter, with part of consular seal on back, ex-Madden (Image)

Est.$500