Auction 333-341 Europe & Overseas - Day 5

1868: 2 d. yellow (Type B) and 1871 1 s. deep green (Type C) used on 1872 cover to South Dartmouth, Mass., USA tied by circular cork cancelled in black. "ST. HELENA" despatch cds (April 24) in red, and manuscript "3" pence credit in red. 'London / Paid' in red (May 21) and "New York / Paid All" in red with "2 / Cents" credit marking for US. A fine and scarce transatlantic usage. Cert. Holcombe (1993).