1833 (Nov 19). Entire letter from Mérida to Charleston (United States), correctly charged with “4” Reales marking as per single rate, transported by the Spanish mails with “Yndias” straight-line hs (P.E. 5) struck in Mexico. Closed tear on front of no significance for this important item. The “Yndias” marking denoted mail originating from Spanish American colonies on correspondences sent to Spain; consequently, in this instance was erroneously and exceptionally struck. One of just two covers recorded exhibiting the “Yndias” postmark on mail addressed to the United States. (Image)

1840 ca. Folded cover from Mérida to Havana (Cuba), handstruck on dispatch with framed “Merida/Mayo 1” datestamp and “Franco.” straight line, displaying arrival postmarks with small “Indias” straight line and “10” with additional “rs. pags.” In manuscript (10 Reales paid). Typical ageing found on Cuban mail, and portions of paper lacking on reverse. One of just five stampless covers recorded with this very rare “Indias” postmark. (Image)

1910 Independence part set of 7 with 1c, 3c, 4c, 10, 50c, 1p and 5p with "ULTRAMAR" hs struck by the Portuguese UPU postal authority, very fine.