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Lot# 2765 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 2765 St. Lucia

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    1858: Great Britain 1857 1 d. red, perf. 14 and 1856 6 d. lilac, used on 1858 cover to Bordeaux, each cancelled by upright strikes of "A11" obliterator in black at Castries. Reverse with double arc ST. LUCIA cds (July 27) and London transit cds in red (Aug 15) where circular PD applied, thence via Calais and Paris to Bordeaux. An extremely fine and rare cover.rnProvenance: Collection J.L. 'Bobbie' Messenger, RL, London, 14 Dec 1982, lot 777.
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500.00 CHF