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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 121

Gems of Philately
Finland to Rhodesia
image Sale No: 121
Lot No:374
Symbol: British Offices in the Danish West Indies, 1812 St. Croix to Ireland. Folded letter rated "2/6" crossed out and rerated "3/1", with truly exceptional strike of the very rare "St. Croix, No. 27, 1812" fleuron date stamp, indistinct arrival postmark on reverse, Extremely Fine and choice.
Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000.

WITHOUT QUESTION - ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THIS RARE EARLY BRITISH ST. CROIX FLEURON DATE STAMP.

The British invaded the Danish West Indies in December 1807. A British fleet captured St. Thomas on December 22nd and St. Croix on December 25th. Denmark-Norway did not resist and this occupation lasted until November 20, 1815. US$2,000-3,000 (Image)

Est. $2,000-3,000



Opening US$ 3,500.00
Sold...US$ 3,500.00


Closed..Dec-11-2024, 18:33:28 EST
Sold For 3500
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