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Auction: 14USA - Spink Shreves September 2008 Collector's Series
Lot: 2651

Rare early postcard from Pitcairn Island, sepia toned pre-printed photographic postcard shows coastal scene, labeled ""Youngs Rock, Pitcairn."" in red below, franked on face with 1p New Zealand George V definitive, tied by partial July, 1927, Pitcairn Island/N.Z. Postal Agency c.d.s. (date likely is the 9th), not addressed, small corner crease, small adherence on back from mounting, still very fine; considering the fact that postal service started on Pitcairn on June 7, 1927, this is one of the earliest pieces of mail from Pitcair Estimate US$ 1,500-1,800

Estimate
$1,500 to $1,800