Lot no. 703

1863/80, watermark crown "CC" 1 d. carmine, 3 copies, and 4 d. grey, tied by clear "TRINIDAD AP 26 1874" to registered envelope to Surrey, endorsed "per German steamer", with adjacent red "TRINIDAD PAID", straight line "REGISTERED" and "REGISTERED LONDON" (two strikes, one on 1 d.); some creasing affecting the franking only minor; a scarce private ship letter rate registered letter; certificate BPA (2010)