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Lot# 3810 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 3810 St. Christopher St. Kitts

    1879: 6 d. green, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 14, a used example on 1879 cover to Zenderen, Netherlands tied by circular mute 'Army' obliterator of Basseterre with 'St. Kitts' despatch cds above (Nov 12) and manuscript '3' credit in red crayon. Reverse with London transit cds in red (Dec 2) and Hengelo cds (Dec 4). A fine and scarce commercial cover to a most unusual destination.rnProvenance: Grosvenor, London, 21 Nov 2007, ex lot 4790.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF