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Lot# 4126 - Auction 284 - 290
Auction 284 - 290
-> British West Indies – The ‘BESANÇON’ Collection (part III)
-> Brit. Colonies
-> Tobago
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Lot# : 4126 Tobago
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Provisional Surcharges 1886 (April): "½ PENNY" on 2½ d. dull blue, four single examples and two horizontal pairs used on 1886 cover to New York, one example showing the "Figure Further from Word" variety and three examples showing the "Raised "P" of PENNY" variety, all tied by 'Tobago' datestamps (May 25). Reverse with 'New York / Paid All' datestamp (June 17) of arrival. A charming and extremely rare cover.rnProvenance: Collection Arthur Beach (1972); Collection W.A. Frazer, Spink, London, 30 Oct 2003, lot 1752; Spink, London, 14 Nov 2008, lot 2219.Starting bid : 1,000 CHFHammer price : 1,000 CHF -
