Lot 61126 – 1849 (Apr 10) Wrapper (slightly truncated at right) from Turks Island showing a fine strike of “Bahamas / ship letter” handstamp
Lot 61126 – 1849 (Apr 10) Wrapper (slightly truncated at right) from Turks Island showing a fine strike of “Bahamas / ship letter” handstamp
Turks and Caicos Islands
Price realised
Unsold
Estimate
500 – 600 GBP
Auction date
Fri 17 Jun 2022 at 12:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1849 (Apr 10) Wrapper (slightly truncated at right) from Turks Island to London via the Bahamas, rated “1/4” (1s for the postal charge and 4d for the additional ship letter fee), showing a fine strike of “Bahamas / ship letter” handstamp (Type S1), London arrival (22.7.1849) on the reverse, believed to be the earliest example, fine and scarce.
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