Trinidad & Tobago: Trinidad, "PAID AT TRINIDAD" Crowned circle handstamp (Scott A1), fine strike on a small envelope to London with a red manuscript "6" rate and a clear red London PAID receiver of Dec 2, 1858 on the front; bds with a Trinidad double-arc despatch datestamp and a Port of Spain number "1" c.d.s., both on Nov 9, Extremely Fine, Ex-Marriott. SG CC1; £3,000+ ($3,870).
This cover is from the seven-month period from the date prepayment of postage became compulsory (October 9, 1858) until the introduction of adhesives higher than 1d (May 9, 1859). As such, it is very rare, with only a few examples being recorded. Scott $3,100+ Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000 (Image)
Scott $3,100+ Suggested Bid $2,00
Opening US$ 2,000.00
Sold...US$ 2,000.00
Closed..Jul-15-2020, 11:50:12 EST
Sold For 2000
Sale No: 741
Lot No: 160
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Cat No: 6
Trinidad & Tobago: Trinidad, 1854, "Britannia" engraved (1d) rose red, imperf, white paper (Scott 6), horizontal strip of 3 with faint Port of Spain numeral cancels on a folded cover to New York, faint red "PAID AT TRINIDAD" Crowned circle with manuscript "Per Steamer, 25th Jany 1859", red manuscript "4" and a clear New York "STEAMSHIP/10" circle; backstamped c.d.s.s "I/ JA25/ 1859" and St. Thomas, Jan 30; repaired top & bottom edges and strip with nearly four margins, but creased, otherwise Fine and rare. SG 12. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
