Corinphila Auction 284-290 Day 1

1867/70: 4 d. lake-red on pale rose paper, a single example used on 1886 cover to Washington DC, tied by "A91" obliterator in black. Reverse with 'Tortola' despatch cds (Jan 20), 'St. Thomas' transit cds (Jan 21), 'New York / Paid All' transit and Washington arrival with 'Carrier' datestamps (numbers 7 and 8) of February 4th. A rare stamp on letter.