Losnr. 3825 - 284.-290. Auktion

Recess by Nissen & Parker 1862 6 d. grey-lilac on greyish paper in a vertical pair used on 1865 cover to London with manuscript '11' (pence) credit marking in red crayon at left, tied by two fine strikes of the "A09" obliterator in black. Reverse with NEVIS double arc cds of despatch (July 11) and 'London / Paid' arrival on front (July 29) in red. A superb and an extremely rare first issue cover.

Provenance: Collection Watson Yuile, Harmers, London, 3 April 1967, lot 103.