1854 (Dec. 9) Charleston S.C. to Gen. Samuel Gadsen, U.S. Minister Mexico, rebacked cover front bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) strip of four and three singles, strip with large four margins including left sheet margin, all tied by blue "Charleston 'Paid' 9 Dec" cds, endorsed "pr Str from N Orleans to Vera Cruz" at lower left, oval "Vera Cruz 17 Dic 1854" oval transit and matching "6" reales due rating; repaired corner lower right, Very Fine appearance, and a handsome usage. Estimate  $300 - 400. $0 (Image)