Postal History. 1802 (June 18). Entire letter from Buenos Aires to Valencia, Spain, bearing red "BUENOS./AYRES." two-line hs, charged with '6R.' in red and with crowned "VA" arrival postmark, a rare transatlantic dated entire during the colonial period. (Image)

1828 (Nov 26). Entire letter endorsed "Pr Francis Freeling Captn Cunningham", which arrived to Falmouth on Feb. 15, with "17/6" charge explained by the "1 1/4" add in ms to the "Oz at 14s/-per Oz" postmark at top; according to How: "some of the letters from Buenos Aires brought by "Freeling" packet were eaten by mice", which may explain the old repair in one corner, a scarce and early usage. (Image)

British P.O. 1831 (May 3). Entire letter from Buenos Aires to Manchester, endorsed "Single with pattern", including a cloth enclosed in this letter, with green "BUENOS AYRES/O" undated circular hs on reverse, conveyed by the "Calypso", a very are usage. (Image)

British P.O. 1871 (Jan 11), small envelope conveyed by the British "La Plata" and sent to Edolo being redirected inland to Iseo, Italy, postmarked with scarce red "Buenos AYRES/PAID" cds, "1/4" crayon charge, London transit, taxed on arrival with Italian postage dues 1869 10c pair in mixed franking with 1870-74 60c (2), a very rare combination through the Br. P.O. on mail to Italy. (Image)

1866 (Oct). Envelope to St. Gallen, Switzerland, without Argentine postmarks showing French "BUENOS-AYRES/PAQ. FR. K N°1" cds, rare French "F./29" triangular marking, "200" red crayon recipient's charge, carried by the "Carmel" and the "Guienne". (Image)

Transatlantic Mail balance collection comprising 46 covers, with French, British and Italian carriages, incl. Ship Letter markings, franked mail combined with Italian postage dues, better accountancy matter incl printed matter rate, rare mail to Sweden, one ABN 5c cover to Ireland (scarce dest), "Da Buenos Aires/coi Postali italiani", French P.O. frankings, etc, viewing essential.