Lot
2250 
Bahamas, 1862, Queen Victoria, 4d dull rose, perf 13, in combination with 1862, Queen Victoria, 1d lake, perf 13, horizontal pair (16) on mourning cover to London, England, canceled by barred "A05" oval handstamps with matching "Bahamas, No 21, 1862" cds on reverse, red crayon 5 rating and red "London, Paid, De 7, 62" entry cds; light cover soiling and partial backflap, certificate mentions 4d stamp oxidation which we feel is in error, Very Fine; with 1969 B.P.A. certificate. Scott No. 9. SG No. 18 Estimate $6,000 - 8,000.
AN EXTREMELY RARE 1862 QUEEN VICTORIA ISSUE FRANKING TO LONDON, ENGLAND.
Realized: $5,250