Description: This cover is a unique combination of a philatelic disaster and an error cover. It was sent from St. Lucia to Grenada. It was sent from the Government House in St. Lucia to A. W. Lewis, K.C., in Grenada. It was underpaid, so a 2d due stamp (SG D13a) was added. What makes this both important and special is that this is the error of the broken back to 2. As far as we are aware, this is the unique known error of this type on cover! It's valued at L50x20, but it doesn't stop there. When a fire in 1927 made the post office device in St. Lucia unavailable, a temporary handstamp was used. This rare handstamp was only in use for 6 days! Truly, a case of Murphy's law in action. Everything that could possibly go wrong did, but in the end it makes for a cover with a great story and greater rarity! This lot is over $100 USD so I will ship it using priority mail in the United States, and registered mail overseas. This is to ensure that it reaches you in a safe and timely manner, and includes tracking!
Price: 1400 USD
Location: Studio City, California
End Time: 2025-01-20T17:57:42.000Z
Shipping Cost: 10 USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Place of Origin: Grenada (until 1974)
Color: Black
Grade: VF (Very Fine)
Certification: Uncertified
Regional Status: Colony
Denomination: 1d & 2d
Type: Cover
Year of Issue: 1921-1930
Era: George V (1910-1936)
Quality: Used
Currency: Decimal
Country/Region of Manufacture: Grenada
Topic: Royalty
Cancellation Type: Handstamped
