BE165

CSA #9 T-E-N (margins close on all four sides) off-cover with a British Cancel W 33. The “W” references West London and the “33” is for the Mortlake Station. (Ref: Collect British Postmarks Fourth Edition by Dr. J. T. Whitney). There is also the rim of a CDS canceling the stamp at the left, but this CDS cannot be identified. The stamp could only have come from a blockade cover originating in England. Believed to be the only example of a CSA #9 with a foreign cancel. PF Certificate 1972 which states “Genuine with small thin spots but stamp not valid for postage.” Do not understand the “not valid for postage” statement on the certificate as the stamp would have been affixed in England to pay the CSA inland postage from the port of entry to the final destination of the cover. The certificate also incorrectly identifies the numeral as “35” when the mark “33” is clearly visible. Very likely the rim of a CDS at the left is a CSA mark applied on arrival. Extremely interesting item. This stamp was used as an illustration on Page 247 of the Collector’s Guide to Confederate Philately Second Edition.

SOLD $1,500.00