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Auction: 21019 - Important Stamps and Covers of the World
Lot: 731

Leeward Islands
Maritime Mail
R.M.S. Solent: 1898 (21 Jan.) envelope to Manchester bearing 1890 2½d. cancelled by manuscript "Solent" in red, marked "Consignee of RMS" and with indistinct St. Lucia (21.1) c.d.s., the reverse with Manchester arrival (2.2). This is believed to be the earliest Solent cover recorded. Also 1890 1d. single with a similar cancellation (defective corner). Photo



Note: S.S. Solent mail is recorded used between 1898 (21 Jan.) to 1903 (31 July). This boat entered service in 1878 and was based in Barbados

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£450

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