cover 1854 (18 Apr.) outer letter sheet from Port Elizabeth addressed to London, bearing two 1d. pale brick-red blocks of four, each with good to enormous margins all round, tied by black triangular cancellations; showing Port Elizabeth red oval d.s., "CAPE TOWN/AP 20 1854" red transit d.s. and London "29MY29/1854" red arrival d.s.; letter sheet with backing added at top to improve appearance; fine and a remarkable franking | Christie's

Lot 33

cover 1854 (18 Apr.) outer letter sheet from Port Elizabeth addressed to London, bearing two 1d. pale brick-red blocks of four, each with good to enormous margins all round, tied by black triangular cancellations; showing Port Elizabeth red oval d.s., "CAPE TOWN/AP 20 1854" red transit d.s. and London "29MY29/1854" red arrival d.s.; letter sheet with backing added at top to improve appearance; fine and a remarkable franking

Details

cover 1854 (18 Apr.) outer letter sheet from Port Elizabeth addressed to London, bearing two 1d. pale brick-red blocks of four, each with good to enormous margins all round, tied by black triangular cancellations; showing Port Elizabeth red oval d.s., "CAPE TOWN/AP 20 1854" red transit d.s. and London "29MY29/1854" red arrival d.s.; letter sheet with backing added at top to improve appearance; fine and a remarkable franking

Provenance

"Batavia", Stamp World London 90, Grand Prix Exhibit