cover 1848 (19 Apr.) entire letter from New Haven to Trinidad showing fine "TRINIDAD/SHIP LETTER" h.s. (Type SP.1) and, on reverse, Trinidad double-arc d.s. (31.5); two light filing creases affect h.s. Extremely rare, two other examples recorded. Photo | Christie's

Lot 718

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cover 1848 (19 Apr.) entire letter from New Haven to Trinidad showing fine "TRINIDAD/SHIP LETTER" h.s. (Type SP.1) and, on reverse, Trinidad double-arc d.s. (31.5); two light filing creases affect h.s. Extremely rare, two other examples recorded. Photo

Maritime Mail Ship Letters See also lot 763

cover 1848 (19 Apr.) entire letter from New Haven to Trinidad showing fine "TRINIDAD/SHIP LETTER" h.s. (Type SP.1) and, on reverse, Trinidad double-arc d.s. (31.5); two light filing creases affect h.s. Extremely rare, two other examples recorded. Photo

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cover 1848 (19 Apr.) entire letter from New Haven to Trinidad showing fine "TRINIDAD/SHIP LETTER" h.s. (Type SP.1) and, on reverse, Trinidad double-arc d.s. (31.5); two light filing creases affect h.s. Extremely rare, two other examples recorded. Photo