Lot# 3467 - Auction 284 - 290
Auction 284 - 290
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Lot# : 3467 Virgin Islands
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1867/70: 4 d. lake-red on pale rose paper, a single example used on 1886 cover to Washington DC, tied by "A91" obliterator in black. Reverse with 'Tortola' despatch cds (Jan 20), 'St. Thomas' transit cds (Jan 21), 'New York / Paid All' transit and Washington arrival with 'Carrier' datestamps (numbers 7 and 8) of February 4th. A rare stamp on letter.Starting bid : 500 CHFHammer price : 1,200 CHF -
