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Lot# 4028 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 4028 Bahamas

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    1876: Great Britain 1864/79 1 d. red pl. 162, a used example on Sailor's Concessionary rate cover from the Bahamas to Gosport endorsed "From W. Edmiston C.B. (Chief Bosun's) Mate / HMS Pert, Nassau", countersigned by Commanding Officer at left, tied in transit by bold "D67" obliterator of Queenstown, Ireland in black. Handstruck "1d." Captain's gratuity on obverse with 'Gosport' arrival cds (Jan 13, 1877) on reverse. Some small imperfections but a rare and unusual usage.rnrnNote: Carried by the 'Leo' from Nassau to Halifax, thence by the Allan Line Steamer 'Sarmatian' to Queenstwon where the adhesive was cancelled. The rare "D67" obliterator was used at Queenstown at the Terminus of the Dublin to Cork Travelling Post Office. Once cancelled the letter was returned to the 'Sarmatian' for the onward journey to Liverpool where it arrived on January 11, 1877.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,350.00 CHF