Trinidad Covers and Cancellations 1863 (10 Feb.) entire to Port of

Trinidad Covers and Cancellations 1863 (10 Feb.) entire to Port of Spain, marked "Oropouche" at lower left, bearing 1861 rough perf 14-16½ (1d.) rose-red tied by "2" obliterator and showing, on reverse, "2" and "1" despatch and arrival datestamps. S.G. 52 Note: Michael Rego explains that the Post Office at Oropouche in the early 1860s was only manned by a Police Chief Constable, no deliveries were made, these were only applied at Port of Spain and San Fernando, the latter having one postmaster and two delivery men. Therefore a letter posted at Oropouche was taken by a government contracted rowing boat to the passing gulf steamer off Oropouche on its way to San Fernando where the postmaster cancelled the stamp. Prior to proper jetties being built the row boats picked up the mail with any passengers about a half mile from the land to the steamer. Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Estimate:£200

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