Lot 2271
Barbados, 1871, "Britannia", 6d orange vermilion, rough perf 14 to 16, two singles, deep color and well centered, tied by oval "1" bootheel cancels on cover to Kent, England from the famous Poole correspondence, "Barbados, Ap 1, 70" origin cds and reverse with "Kent, Ap 27, 70" receiving backstamp; minor cover edge toning at right, still Very Fine, an unusual double 6d rate usage. Scott No. 31.SG No. 50 Estimate $600 - 800.