Trinidad Covers and Cancellations 1860 (7 Apr.) entire to Baltimore

Trinidad Covers and Cancellations 1860 (7 Apr.) entire to Baltimore, bearing 1859 (Sept.) compound pin-perf. 13½-14 x 12½ (1d.) carmine-lake with complete perforations on two sides, partly overlapped by 1860 (Mar.) Litho, fifth issue, (1d.) bluish grey strip of four [6-9] (affixed inverted), all tied by light "1" obliterator, showing red crayon "4", legible Crowned circle "paid/at/trinidad" (crossed by light filing crease which also crosses the strip), "steamship/10" handstamp and, on reverse, despatch and St. Thomas transit (13.4) datestamps. A magnificent and unique franking of the utmost importance. B.P.A. Certificate (1968). S.G. 45, 19 provenance: Consul Weinberger Robson Lowe Auction, February 1968 Sir John Marriott, September 2001 Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Estimate:£9,000

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