Lot# 4075 - Auction 284 - 290
Auction 284 - 290
-> British West Indies – The ‘BESANÇON’ Collection (part III)
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Lot# : 4075 Trinidad u. Tobago
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1863/80: 1 s. pale lilac-rose, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 12½, two examples used on 1866 double rate cover to the a Capt. Cochrane RN at the United Services Club in London endorsed 'p. French Mail Str. Nazaire', tied by bold strikes of Port of Spain "1" numeral obliterators in black with "♚ / PAID / AT / TRINIDAD" alongside in red. 'London / Paid' transit below (Sept 4) and oval PD. Reverse with double arc 'Trinidad' cds in black (Aug 5) and London cds. A fine and attractive cover.rnProvenance: Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 416.Starting bid : 200 CHFHammer price : 900 CHF -
