Lot# 5287 - Auction 265-273
Auction 265-273
-> SOUTHAMERICA - Maritime Postal History 1606-1886 - The Everaldo Santos Collection
-> Brit. Colonies
-> Trinidad u. Tobago
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Lot# : 5287 Trinidad u. Tobago
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HAPAG 1872: Cover from Port of Spain to London, endorsed "per Hamburg Steamer via Plymouth", franked by 1863/76 1 s. lilac rose, wmk. Crown CC, tied by TRINIDAD double arc cds (Aug 13) in black with "TRINIDAD / PAID" in red at left, carried on a HAPAG Steamer (at four times the cost) with superb "PLYMOUTH / SHIP LETTER" datestamp of arrival (Sept 6) in black. London cds of the following day on reverse; addressed to Admiral Cochrane at the United Services Club. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 174. Some edge wear but a most unusual cover.Starting bid : 300.00 CHFHammer price : 420.00 CHF -
