PRESTAMP MAIL Bermuda Paid Single ring c.d.s with Town Code, Typ
Sale No: 50
Lot No: 33
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Hamilton. 1865 (Jan 20) Entire letter prepaid to London with red "BERMUDA / H / PAID" c.d.s of Hamilton, and a London Paid arrival c.d.s, both on the front. Carried on the S.S "Alpha" to Halifax then by the "Canada" to Liverpool, red "11d" indicating the amount due to the British Post Office. Pressed horizontal file fold, otherwise superb and rare, the earliest of just nine recorded examples of the datestamp. Ex Ludington and Osborn, illustrated in Ludington's handbook. Photo on Page 10. (Image1)
Opening GBP 1,000.00
Sold...GBP 850.00
Closed..Oct-06-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 50
Lot No: 34
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St. Georges. 1865 (July 6) Cover to "R.N Darrell Esq., Prothonotary, Hamilton" with red "BERMUDA / ST. G / PAID" c.d.s of St. Georges. The enclosed letter from an officer in the Royal Artillery written from the R.A & E. Mess. Fine and rare, just five examples of this datestamp recorded. Photo on Page 10. (Image1)
