1866 (Jan 1) Long Colonial Secretary's Office O.H.M.S cover "To the Vestry Clerk of Devonshire" with 1d rose-red pair cancelled by "2" type K1 numeral, a superb "BERMUDA / H / PAID" c.d.s of Hamilton on the front. A scarce early double rate cover; O.H.M.S mail was not free until 1879. Ex Ludington. Photo on Page 12. (Image1)
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 170.00
Closed..Oct-06-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 170
Sale No: 50
Lot No: 91
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1866 (June 30) Cover to "His Honor The Lieut Governor, St. Georges" endorsed from "CLR, HM Council" with 1d rose-red cancelled "2" type K1 numeral, a fine "BERMUDA / H / PAID" c.d.s of Hamilton on the front. Large closed tear at left but early and unusual.
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 85.00
Closed..Oct-06-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 85
Sale No: 50
Lot No: 92
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1867 (Mar 30) Cover from Ireland Island to "Sergt Lane, Master Tailor, 61st Regt, Prospect Hill" with 1d rose-red cancelled "3" type K1 numeral, a fine "BERMUDA / I / PAID" c.d.s alongside. Flap missing, otherwise fine, a scarce cover sent locally to a soldier at the 1d internal rate. Photo on Page 12. (Image1)
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 210.00
Closed..Oct-06-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 210
Sale No: 50
Lot No: 93
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1867 (July 21) Cover to "Sergt Lane, Master Tailor, 61st Regiment, Prospect" endorsed "With a parcel per mail car", a 1d rose-red cancelled by the uncommon type K2 "B/1" obliterator, a "BERMUDA / ST G / PAID" c.d.s alongside, flap missing. A very unusual cover and the earliest recorded use of this cancel. Photo on Page 12. (Image1)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 250.00
Closed..Oct-06-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 50
Lot No: 95
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1873 (Oct 10) Cover franked 1d, from St. Georges to "Mr Henry Trott, Long Bird Island", inscribed in red ink "The Post Office authorities are respectfully requested to effect sure delivery of this letter to its address", cancelled oval "B/1" obliterator (type K2) with oval "ST GEORGES / BERMUDA" datestamp below. A couple of opening faults at upper edge, otherwise fine and a remarkable address; only two people lived on Long Bird Island at this date, the island having been joined to the mainland by a causeway in September 1871. Ex Osborn. Photo on Page 20. (Image1)
Opening GBP 600.00
Sold...GBP 600.00
Closed..Oct-06-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 50
Lot No: 96
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1875 (Mar 5) Mourning envelope unusually with crossed black lines, sent to the Hamilton Hotel, a 1d pale rose cancelled by "B/1" type K2 obliterator with oval "ST. GEORGES / BERMUDA" datestamp (type H3) alongside, fine and attractive. Photo on Page 20. (Image1)
Opening GBP 250.00
Sold...GBP 320.00
Closed..Oct-06-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 50
Lot No: 97
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1880 (Feb 13) Cover franked 1d to Mrs Chapman, Warwick West, franked 1d cancelled by "ST GEORGES / BERMUDA / 2" duplex in blue, reverse with Hamilton "1" duplex and "BERMUDA / R.O / 8" arrival duplex of Warwick West. Very attractive. Ex Osborn.
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 130.00
Closed..Oct-06-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 50
Lot No: 99
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1880 (May 14) Cover to Mrs S. Chapman at Warwick East endorsed "Very Urgent", a 1d vertical pair paying 1d postage + 1d late fee, tied by "ST. GEORGES / BERMUDA / 2" duplex in blue, reverse with senders cachet of Samuel Chapman, Hamilton "1" duplex and "BERMUDA / R.O / 8" arrival duplex of Warwick West. Scarce, the 1d late fee rate introduced on 1st March 1879. Photo on Page 20. (Image1)
