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Lot# 2856 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 2856 St. Vincent

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    1872/75: 6 d. dull blue-green, wmk. Small Star sideways, perf. about 15, two examples, one with insignificant crease, used on 1873 cover to London cancelled by Georgetown village "G / JA 26 / 73" datestamps in red with information strike at left, also cancelled by two strikes of the Kingstown "A10" obliterator in black with 'St. Vincent' cds (Jan 27) in red. 'London / Paid' cds below (Feb 14) in red. Illustrated in 'St. Vincent' by Pierce, Messenger and Lowe on page 100 and on colour plate XIV. A spectacular cover of great charm and visual appeal.rnProvenance: Collection W.S. Davy, Harmers, London, 9-10 May 1960, lot 322; Collection J.L. 'Bobbie' Messenger, RL, London, 11 Jan 1983, lot 436.rn 
    Starting bid : 2,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 11,500.00 CHF