1868: Lecoq 1 d. green, a used example with portion of adjoining stamp at left, on 1871 cover to Long Island, USA tied by dotted "ISLAY" handstamp in blackish blue, in combination with Great Britain 1867 3 d. rose pl. 5 in a horizontal pair (Gi Z81) tied by "C42" obliterator in black paying rate to Panama. Reverse with double ISLAY British P.O. cds of despatch and PANAMA transit on obverse (March 29). Charged with "N.Y. Steamship / 10" on arrival (April 11). The adhesives applied off the edge of cover with commensurate imperfections but a scarce cover.
Catalogue 284: Europe & Overseas
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