St. Thomas, Paid at St. Thomas, 1853, red crowned circle handstamp on stampless folded letter, datelined Barranquilla (Colombia), to New York, black oval "Recd. And Forwd. By M. Pretto & Co. St Thomas" handstamp, 2/- rate notation in red crayon, New York "Steamship 20" h/s on front and "St Thomas MR 19 1853" backstamp, an attractive example, very fine. (S.G. CC1, £500) (Image)

Est. $200-300