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Lot# 2786 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 2786 St. Lucia

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    Colour Changes, wmk. Crown CC 1864/76: (4 d.) yellow, two examples, and single 6 d. mauve, perf. 14, all tied to 1879 cover from Castries to Bordeaux by "A11" obliterators in black. Double arc ST. LUCIA cds of despatch in black (July 7) and manuscript '1/2' in red crayon alongside. Reverse with octagonal French cachet de provenance datestamp 'ST. LUCIE / PAQ. FR. C. No. 1' (Salles fig. 1535) and circular LIGNE-A / PAQ. FR. No. 2' datestamp (July 10) in black (Salles fig. 1401) and arrival cds. File fold and a few minor imperefections but a rare cover.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 650.00 CHF