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Lot# 4048 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 4048 Virgin Islands

    1851 (June 30): Official cover endorsed 'O.H.M. Service' and 'Off. Acting Govt. V. Island' from Tortola to St. Christopher with rate '2/-' in manuscript, a sextuple rate, struck on reverse with immensely scarce "TORTOLA" double arc cds (June 30) in black - without code letter - and transit cds of ST. THOMAS (same day) in black alongside. Moronic biro 208 on front panel otherwise superb, unpriced by Parmenter & Gordon. Very rare.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 900.00 CHF