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Lot# 5522 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 5522 Barbados

    1853 (Feb 11): Entire letter at double rate from Barbados to Baltimore, USA endorsed 'p. Mail' and 'Paid', struck with superb "♚ / PAID / AT / BARBADOES" in red and rated 2s. in manuscript. Circular 'Steamship / 20' of entry in black on obverse; reverse with BARBADOES double arc datestamp (Feb 11) and "St. Thomas" transit cds in black. Superb Gi = £ 475.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF