Lot no. 6004

1812, Second British Occupation, stampless folded letter datelined St. Croix, from the firm of Hancock & McCormick, struck with very fine strike of large St. Thomas fleuron (27 Apr), to Aberdeen, Scotland, endorsed “p. Packet”, rated “2/4” in payment for the packet letter charge and inland rate to Aberdeen, with May 30 receiver struck on front, a fresh and fine example of this scarce marking.