Lot 2310
Trinidad, 1882 (10 Oct.) local Port of Spain usage (64a, 67a), formula card bearing 1879 1d bisect and 1882 1d on 6d bisect tied by Trinidad c.d.s.s; light foxing, Fine. SG 101a, 105a.
Estimate 500 - 750
Message on card notes "The Comet is still very bright. try and be up tomorrow morning at about 4:30 and you won't regret it." He refers to "The Great Comet of 1882" Which was visible from 1 September until 1 June of 1883.
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| Realized $800 |
