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Lot# 3828 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 3828 Nevis

    Recess on White Paper 1867/76: 4 d. deep orange on white paper, perf. 15, a used example on 1869 cover to Philadelphia, USA endorsed 'per Steamer' at top, neatly tied by "A09" obliterator in black with "N.Y. STEAMSHIP / 10" charge marking of arrival (April 26) alongside. Reverse with double arc 'Nevis' despatch cds (March 27), single ring 'St. Thomas' cds (March 28) and Philadelphia arrival in blue. From the same correspondence as the Borromeo cover (lot 1104), this cover being mailed over a year earlier. A magnificent and rare cover.rn 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF