Lot 1488
Danish West Indies, 1866, 3¢ rose, privately rouletted (Facit 2v2), tied by strong strike of five-ring target on 1871 folded letter to Basin, St. Croix, matching "St. Thomas 23/3 1872" c.d.s., endorsed "p Petrel", blue Hardemaal Mar. 23 merchant oval; some file fold erosion and light discoloration, Fine and rare. Scott 2 var.
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000
ONE OF ONLY FOUR RECORDED ROULETTED COVERS.
Provenance: Schnell
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| Realized $1,300 |
