September 2011 Society Auction

Lot 19. Large piece of cover sheet to New York via St. Thomas 11 September 1875, double rate paid to St. Thomas by two three-pence pink surface printed issue and pair of 1 pence brick red engraved issue, British “Port au Prince A” datestamp in 18 mm circle, merchant marking for Cayes, St. Thomas arrival 29 September 1879 on an attached small piece of the back. Stamps are cancelled by Port au Prince E53, type with four bars above and below. Circular “New York Due 5 CTS” marking dated Oct. 21. This was transferred at St. Thomas to another line for the St. Thomas to New York leg, and, in that situation, it was charged 5 cents at New York as a letter incoming by sea. Somewhat wrinkled, but an interesting example of this service to New York. Good to fine.