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Lot# 4069 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 4069 Danish West Indies

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    1873 (April): Great Britain 1867 3 d. rose, pl. 8, two single examples and a strip of four in a bright shade, used on 1873 cover with manuscript 'Callao' (Peru) despatch at left to London, all tied in transit by five superb strikes of the "C51" obliterator of St. Thomas in black and by 'London / Paid' arrival cds (May 14) in red. Edge wear to envelope and stamp at right with blunted perfs. but a most unusual franking and a stunningly attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100.00 CHF