By: Antonio Torres
lot # 618 - Mexico stampless
1804 (2 Aug). EARLIEST KNOWN LETTER TO USA. Campeche - Philadelphia / USA. EL. Full text. Red Baltimore cds + ship "Minerva". Only recorded letter to USA during colonial Mexico. According to 1799 ship date, the captain collected 2 cents USA + inland rate Baltimore - 12 1/2c. = 14 1/2c. Outstanding historical exhibition rarity. (I). During colonial times, mail to foreign countries was forbidden. See extended article in chapter. Mexican Maritime mail Encyclopedia by Heath - Schimmer + ilustration on page 17.
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