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  • Lot# : 3576 Bahamas

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    1883 (June): Surcharged 4 d. on 6 d. deep violet, a used example on the famous 1883 cover sent registered to Pemberton, Wilson & Co. in London, in combination with 1882 1 d. scarlet-vermilion, perf. 14, in a horizontal pair all tied by two neat strikes of the "B" obliterator in black. Circular REGISTERED / NASSAU datestamp in red (June 4) with docket number '79' and oval 'R' in black above. Reverse with oval London arrival (June 22) in black. The sole recorded date of use of the provisional 4 d. and the sole recorded example on cover, thankfully in wonderfully fresh condition, for the connoisseur. Cert. BPA (1992).rnProvenance: Collection J.F. Ayre, RL, London, 25 Sept 1979, lot 692; Christie’s, London, 27 Oct 1992, lot 2162; Collection 'Abaco', Grosvenor, London, 22 June 2010, lot 127.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,500 CHF