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Auction: 5026 - The Edward Gilbert Collection of Important British Empire
Lot: 1345

xTrinidad 1847 (16 April) "Lady McLeod" The steamship "Lady McLeod" plied between Port of Spain and San Fernando carrying passengers, freight and mail. In April 1847 the owner, David Bryce, made a stamp available so that those who wished to send letters were able to prepay the charge for carrying them on board his ship. (5c.) blue with clear to large margins all round, neatly cancelled with central pen cross and affixed on 1847 (18 Aug.) entire letter (filing creases) from San Fernando to Port of Spain; the contents referring to shipping matters. The adhesive with small repaired tear at top, though of fine appearance and an attractive example of this highly important rarity. Behr Certificate (2001). S.G. 1. Photo Estimate £ 10,000-12,000

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£11,000