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  • Lot# : 3946 St. Vincent

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    1872 (June): 1 s. deep rose-red, wmk. Small Star, perf. 11 to 12½, a single example, marginal from right of sheet, used on 1872 cover to London tied by Kingstown vertical "A10" obliterator in black. 'St. Vincent' cds of despatch in red at left (June 10). Reverse with London arrival cds (June 27) in black. An important cover, the earliest recorded date of use of this stamp. Cert. RPSL (1957).rnProvenance: Collection J.L. 'Bobbie' Messenger, RL, London, 11 Jan 1983, lot 343.rnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold