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Lot# 5531 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 5531 St. Kitts Nevis

    Nevis 1861 (July 11): Cover from Nevis to London endorsed 'West Indian Mail' rated '10' (1 shilling) in manuscript, struck with very fine "♚ / PAID / AT / NEVIS" in red, backstamped NEVIS double arc cds (July 11) in black. File fold well away from the fine Crown Circle, a rare and charming cover Gi = £ 4'500.rnProvenance: Collection Grant Glassco, RL, London, 25-27 Nov 1969, lot 475; Collection 'Beaver Creek', Phillips, London, 17 Nov 1988, lot 215.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF