Lot 235
Trinidad, 1863, "Britannia", 4d dull lilac, perf 12½ Crown CC watermark, in combination with 1863, "Britannia", 6d yellow green, perf 12½ (72b) on fresh folded letter to Lockeport, Canada, tied by "Trinidad, Ja 28, 1876" cds with manuscript "Via St. Thomas & Bermuda" routing endorsement, red crayon "8" credit and "Trinidad, Paid" cds, with additional blue oval "Forwarded By, A. Cumming & Co., Trinidad" handstamp on front and reverse, reverse with St. Thomas, Halifax N.S. transit and receiving backstamps, Very Fine and choice, a wonderful and rare forwarder usage to Canada. Scott No. 50a+53.SG No. 70b Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $1,100