cover 1872 (13 Jan.) entire to Genoa bearing 1864-79 1d. Pl. 124 and 1865-73 4d. Pl. 12 strip of three (small corner crease) and two singles, all clearly cancelled by vertical "C51" obliterator, showing red crayon "20" with circular-framed "PD", "ST THOMAS/PAID" and London Paid datestamps, all in red. A rare and most attractive franking. Photo | Christie's

Lot 331

331

cover 1872 (13 Jan.) entire to Genoa bearing 1864-79 1d. Pl. 124 and 1865-73 4d. Pl. 12 strip of three (small corner crease) and two singles, all clearly cancelled by vertical "C51" obliterator, showing red crayon "20" with circular-framed "PD", "ST THOMAS/PAID" and London Paid datestamps, all in red. A rare and most attractive franking. Photo

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cover 1872 (13 Jan.) entire to Genoa bearing 1864-79 1d. Pl. 124 and 1865-73 4d. Pl. 12 strip of three (small corner crease) and two singles, all clearly cancelled by vertical "C51" obliterator, showing red crayon "20" with circular-framed "PD", "ST THOMAS/PAID" and London Paid datestamps, all in red. A rare and most attractive franking. Photo