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  • Lot# : 4435 Trinidad u. Tobago

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    1863/80: 6 d. deep green and 1872 4 d. grey (2). wmk. Crown CC, perf. 12½, used on 1876 entire letter to Bordeaux endorsed 'per RMS Pkt.', all tied by double arc 'Trinidad' datestamps (Oct 9) in black and by 'London / Paid' transit cds in red (Oct 30). Calais transit and reverse with arrival cds. The rate to France was 1/1½ d., at this date there were no ½ d. or 2 d. adhesives, thus this 1/2 d. franking represents the most economical method of payment. A fresh and fine entire.rnProvenance: Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 408.rn                  
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF