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British Post Offices Abroad - The 'Dubois' Collection
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  • Lot# : 5530 St. Kitts Nevis

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    Nevis 1800 (July 24): Entire letter from Nevis to London endorsed 'p. Packet', rated '1/0' in manuscript, struck on reverse with superb two line "NEVIS / JUL 24.1800" handstamp of the British Packet office in black with arrival (Sept 12) in red adjacent. Fascinating contents regarding a slave wishing to purchase her freedom and a list of 'Mrs. MacDougal's Negroes'. The hole left by the original seal sensibly re-backed but a rare and most attractive usage.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5531 St. Kitts Nevis

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    Nevis 1861 (July 11): Cover from Nevis to London endorsed 'West Indian Mail' rated '10' (1 shilling) in manuscript, struck with very fine "♚ / PAID / AT / NEVIS" in red, backstamped NEVIS double arc cds (July 11) in black. File fold well away from the fine Crown Circle, a rare and charming cover Gi = £ 4'500.rnProvenance: Collection Grant Glassco, RL, London, 25-27 Nov 1969, lot 475; Collection 'Beaver Creek', Phillips, London, 17 Nov 1988, lot 215.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 5532 St. Kitts Nevis

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    St. Christopher 1858 (May 14): Great Britain 1856 6 d. lilac, a used example with small faults on 1858 cover from Basseterre to London tied by superb strike of "A12" obliterator in black. Reverse with repair to top of envelope and fair only ST. KITTS double arc cds May 14) in black, 'London / Paid' arrival in red (May 31) on obverse. Despite imperfections a rare usage and not unattractive.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF
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