cover 1858 (Mar.) envelope (flap missing) from Dingwall via London to New York and then forwarded to Nassau (manuscript note), bearing GB 6d. pair and showing manuscript "4", "5/CENTS" h.s. in red, unframed "PAID" in red and fine "BAHAMAS/SHIP LETTER" h.s. applied on arrival; the cover with some minor peripheral faults. A rare and most attractive franking. Photo | Christie's

Lot 39

cover 1858 (Mar.) envelope (flap missing) from Dingwall via London to New York and then forwarded to Nassau (manuscript note), bearing GB 6d. pair and showing manuscript "4", "5/CENTS" h.s. in red, unframed "PAID" in red and fine "BAHAMAS/SHIP LETTER" h.s. applied on arrival; the cover with some minor peripheral faults. A rare and most attractive franking. Photo

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cover 1858 (Mar.) envelope (flap missing) from Dingwall via London to New York and then forwarded to Nassau (manuscript note), bearing GB 6d. pair and showing manuscript "4", "5/CENTS" h.s. in red, unframed "PAID" in red and fine "BAHAMAS/SHIP LETTER" h.s. applied on arrival; the cover with some minor peripheral faults. A rare and most attractive franking. Photo