1882: Juàrez, 12 centavos brown “383”, strong colour, perforations mainly fine, tied by cds “CORREOS VERACRUZ 17 AUG 1883” to an envelope sent to Bordeaux, France, transit cds “VERA-CRUZ PAQ FR B No 1 18 AOUT 83”. Reverse, arrival cds “BORDEAUX 10 SEPT 83”. Filing fold left side not affecting adhesive which is positioned left. Uncommon single franking; reintroduction of the Transitional rate of 12 centavos. Illegal and ordered stopped by the UPU.
