Lot 30039 – 1861 (Apr 16) entire from Dominican Republic, sent via St. Thomas with the rare framed “No. / DETAINED FOR POSTAGE”

1861 (Apr 16) Entire from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, sent via St. Thomas to New York with the rare framed “No. / DETAINED FOR POSTAGE” hs with ms”1273″, with AP 28 British P.O. arrival and JY 1 despatch alongside, obverse with “PAID / AT / ST. THOMAS” crown circle (S.G type CC1, £500) and Boston transit with “5” hs, a very rare cover with only three known bearing this handstamp.