Lot 61218 – 1883 vertically bisected 1d lilac mauve QV issue with provisional surcharge ½ in black on cover

1883 vertically bisected 1d lilac mauve QV issue with provisional surcharge ½ in black, stamp cancelled by barred oval A09 with NEVIS NO 7 83 datestamp on the cover together with ST KITTS NO 10 83 receiver. A fine cover with notation “B/Post” top left to indicate book post print matter, addressed to W.P. Pearce, the postmaster of St Kitts; a rare cover in very fine condition.