Lot 40572 – 1871 (Jun 25) envelope to Nevis with two 1870-71 Wmk large star 6d orange-vermilion
Lot 40572 – 1871 (Jun 25) envelope to Nevis with two 1870-71 Wmk large star 6d orange-vermilion
Lot 40572 – 1871 (Jun 25) envelope to Nevis with two 1870-71 Wmk large star 6d orange-vermilion
Barbados
Price realised
650 GBP
Estimate
500 – 800 GBP
Auction date
Mon 26 Jun 2023 at 16:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1871 (Jun 25) envelope to Nevis with two 1870-71 Wmk large star 6d orange-vermilion tied by “1” numerals, paying the triple rate, with ms “8” as a double rate only, reverse with Barbadoes double arc despatch and arrival cds, fine and very scarce, with Nevis being one of the rarest BWI destinations for classic Barbados mail, with only two covers to Nevis recorded by Peter Ford and a further three to St. Kitts. Catalogue ref: S.G. 46
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