cover 1872 (28 Nov.) entire from the Melville correspondence to St. Andrews, Scotland, endorsed "p. Steamer/28 Nov. 1872"; rated "11" and "1", both deleted, and showing a good to fine small red "DOMINICA/A/28 NO/72/PAID" c.d.s.; backstamped "ST. ANDREWS/B/DE 14/72"; filing creases, one affecting the Dominica c.d.s. Rare. Photo | Christie's

Lot 1043

1043

cover 1872 (28 Nov.) entire from the Melville correspondence to St. Andrews, Scotland, endorsed "p. Steamer/28 Nov. 1872"; rated "11" and "1", both deleted, and showing a good to fine small red "DOMINICA/A/28 NO/72/PAID" c.d.s.; backstamped "ST. ANDREWS/B/DE 14/72"; filing creases, one affecting the Dominica c.d.s. Rare. Photo

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cover 1872 (28 Nov.) entire from the Melville correspondence to St. Andrews, Scotland, endorsed "p. Steamer/28 Nov. 1872"; rated "11" and "1", both deleted, and showing a good to fine small red "DOMINICA/A/28 NO/72/PAID" c.d.s.; backstamped "ST. ANDREWS/B/DE 14/72"; filing creases, one affecting the Dominica c.d.s. Rare. Photo

Further details

Note: These are thought to be the only two pre-adhesive entires to exist bearing this handstamp.

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