Lot no. 6211

ANTIGUA - UNITED STATES: 1877, Envelope franked with 1863/67, 1 d. vermilion, horizontal strip of 5, tied by "A02" from "ANTIGUA FE 27 77" via "ST.-THOMAS MR 4 77" to New York and here charged 5 c. inland fee. The perforation of the strip partly squeezed when applied and the right stamp scissors' cut at right by opening, otherwise fine. The only recorded letter from Antigua via St. Thomas to the US (SG 7)