Lot 2270
Barbados, 1870, "Britannia" (1d) blue, rough perf 14 to 16, neat tied by "Barbadoes, Au 2, 72" cds on cover to St. Peter's, with second strike alongside and on reverse, Very Fine and choice, the earliest recorded date of the use of this stamp, with only five such local rate covers recorded by Roett. Scott No. 29.SG No. 48 Estimate $750 - 1,000.