Barbados Early Letters and Handstamps A group of early letters and

(x) Barbados Early Letters and Handstamps A group of early letters and covers on exhibition pages (15) including 1767 letter from Barbados to Rhode Island carried by private ship, 1846 entire to Madeira with 'barbados' double arc d.s. on reverse, 1851 wrapper to London with fine strike of 'barbados' Crowned circle, also a range of 'Too Late' and 'Late Fee' marking usages including 1863 cover sent locally with rare italic 'Too Late' handstamp (ex Urwick, Benwell), 1876 envelope to St. John's Parish bearing 1d. Britannia tied by Bootheel cancellation and with 'too-late' handstamp alongside, some maritime markings including 1900 envelope posted aboard R.M.S.P. Eden bearing 1d. tied by single line 'eden' handstamp in violet, etc. Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Estimate:£250

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