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Lot# 5544 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 5544 Danish West Indies

    Second British Occupation 1810 (Dec 23): Second sheet of entire letter from Antigua to London endorsed 'p. Packet, 22 Dec.' struck in transit with superb small "ST. THOMAS" fleuron datestamp (Dec 27) in black. Rated '2/-' in manuscript - 1/1d. Packet charge and 11 d. from Falmouth to London, reverse with London arrival (Jan 22, 1811) in red. Scarce and very fine.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,500 CHF