Bahamas
cover 1879(c.) envelope to U.S.A., bearing 1863-77 perf 14 1d. pairs (2) in combination with United States 3c., mailed aboard a ship and all cancelled and tied by "6" barred numerals on arrival in New York and showing, on reverse, New York Paid All d.s. A very rare "combination" franking of the utmost appeal. Photo
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cover 1879(c.) envelope to U.S.A., bearing 1863-77 perf 14 1d. pairs (2) in combination with United States 3c., mailed aboard a ship and all cancelled and tied by "6" barred numerals on arrival in New York and showing, on reverse, New York Paid All d.s. A very rare "combination" franking of the utmost appeal. Photo
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Note: After 1 January 1879 and until the Bahamas joined the U.P.U. 1 July 1880, U.S. 3c. stamps could be bought in Nassau by those who wished to prepay the internal U.S. postage on letters to America, thereby avoiding Postage Due on arrival