Incoming cover from SPAIN datelined 'Barcelona Dic 25 1869' on flap with manuscript 'Pr Extraordinario' at top. Sent privately by sea to VERACRUZ with oval 'NERON HNOS WITTENEZ & CIA' forwarding agents cachet struck on arrival in green on front (See Rowe Page 251) with added 2 x 1868 25c blue on pink 'Hidalgo' issue (SG 69) with '18 69' date and 'ORIZAVA' district overprints also applied on arrival but used out of district, tied by large FRANCO VERACRUZ cds dated JAN 31 1870. Addressed to PUEBLA. A rare and highly unusual cover.