#5, 1860-63 6d Lilac, a marginal example on November 24, 1860 folded letter from Kingstown to London, tied by "A01" duplex datestamp, some faults including soiling, wrinkles and edge tears, with red London c.d.s.'s on front and reverse; the earliest recorded usage of Jamaican philately, of indispensable significance for the most advanced collection on this country; the first issue of Jamaica was put into circulation on November 23, and British packet mail would have been cancelled and dispatched one day after, on the 24th; ex-Mahfood. (Image)

Est. $1,500-2,000