Lot 30963 – Bahamas 1845 Fine straight-line BAHAMAS (Proud PS8) in red Earliest Known

1845 (Jan 31) Missionary entire from Nassau to London rated 1/- for the single packet rate, with good strike of straight-line “BAHAMAS” (Proud PS8) in red (the earliest known date for this hs), sent per vessel “Tay” via Bermuda, London arrival, a little stained along central horizontal filing crease, fine

Provenance: Ex Davis Wood and Ludington