Lot no. 6140

1859, "PAID AT ST. THOMAS", crowned circle (CC1), clear strike on envelope from "CHRISTIANSTED 12 11 1859" via St. Thomas, London and Hamburg to Ahrensburg in the Danish Duchy of Holstein; in London originally taxed with "1/4½" (postage to Denmark) but corrected in "½" for transportation to Hamburg. In Hamburg straight line "fr. Hbg." applied and transfered to the Danish post office. A fine and interesting cover