Lot# 4011 - Auction 284 - 290
Auction 284 - 290
-> British West Indies – The ‘BESANÇON’ Collection (part III)
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-> Trinidad u. Tobago
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Lot# : 4011 Trinidad u. Tobago
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Recess by Perkins Bacon 1851/55: Perkins Bacon (1 d.) brownish grey on blued paper, a used example with large margins all round on 1853 entire letter to Paris, tied by "1" numeral obliterator of Port of Spain. 'Trinidad' faint double arc cds and despatch (1 / June 9) in black on reverse with London transit (July 1) where framed "COLONIES / &C. ART 13" in red applied. Treated as double rate on arrival (above 7½ grams) and struck with '30' décimes charge marking in black. A charming and scarce entire.rnProvenance: RL, London, 25 Oct 1979, lot 1333.Starting bid : 350 CHFHammer price : 850 CHF -
