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British Agency in Jacmel Haiti Cancel on 5 Shilling Queen Victoria, Scott# A31
British Agency in Jacmel Haiti Cancel on 5 Shilling Queen Victoria, Scott# A31

British Agency in Jacmel Haiti Cancel on 5 Shilling Queen Victoria, Scott# A31

$ 158.37

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Color: Rose
  • Place of Origin: Haiti
  • Grade: Ungraded
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Type: Postage
  • Quality: Used
  • Year of Issue: 1859-1885
  • Condition: Fine centering, see description below.
  • Denomination: 5 shilling
  • Cancellation Type: C59 Barred Oval
  • Currency: Pre-Decimal
  • Certification: William T. Crowe

    Description

    British Agency in Jacmel, Haiti barred oval cancel #C59 used on a 5 Shilling Queen Victoria, Haiti Scott# A31.
    Prior to Haiti joining the UPU British mail was handled by the Great Britain post offices or agencies in Jacmel and Port au Prince.
    This is a Great Britain Scott # 57, plate 1, used by the Jacmel agency.  Thus, it is listed in the catalog under Haiti and as a use in Haiti.
    This stamp comes with a William T. Crowe certificate.  The certificate states there are 2 small tears at right center.
    Even with minor faults, these are very difficult to find.