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Lot# 5542 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 5542 Bermuda

    1849 (July 16): Entire letter from St. Georges to Trinidad, endorsed 'Paid' and 'pr. Steamer' in manuscript, struck with fine "♚ / PAID / AT / ST. GEORGES BERMUDA" in red with manuscript '4' (pence) prepaid at right. Reverse with "ST. GEORGES / BERMUDA" double arc cds in red (July 16) and probably carried by the 'RMS Clyde' which sailed for St. Thomas on July 19. Internal docketing of receipt (July 30). A fine and rare entire Gi = £ 8'500.rnProvenance: Collection George Ulrich, Temple Bar, Guernsey, 26-28 June 1989, lot 3.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600 CHF