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1830-1840 Spanish Prephilately, Folded Letter from Lower Andalusia to Bordeaux (France)

Spain & Colonies / Prephilately (… 1850)

1830-1840 Folded letter from Lower Andalusia to Bordeaux.

The red postmark is a Spanish transit mark from the pre-stamp era (c. 1830s–1840s). It reveals the exact origin and route:
M: Stands for Madrid, the central hub where the letter was processed for international transit.
DA.VC: Abbreviation for DE ANDALUCIA (from Andalusia).
AXA: Abbreviation for BAXA (modern Spanish: Baja).
Full Meaning: "Madrid / De Andalucia / Baxa". This confirms the letter originated in Lower Andalusia (the region around Seville and Cádiz) and was routed through Madrid to France.
 
The large handwritten 16 indicates the postage due was 16 décimes.This was a "collect" letter. The recipient in Bordeaux had to pay this high fee in cash.
A rate of 16 suggests either a long-distance international route or, more likely, a double-weight letter (heavier than a standard single sheet).
 
The letter is addressed to Messrs. J. H. Wartenberg in Bordeaux. This was a prominent merchant house involved in international trade.

 

 

Catalog: Michel Prephilately
Condition: Used. very fine
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