GB 1868 SG117 Pl.4 Cover - Birmingham to Trinidad, contents regarding Hurricane and Earthquakes

Stock Code: P223005824

1868 Overseas Mail. Very fine entire sent from Birmingham to Trinidad prepaid by a 1s Green (SG 117, Pl.4) tied by a Birmingham '75' duplex for JA.1.1868. Backstamped by a London transit for JA.2.1868 and a Trinidad arrival for JA.23.1868. With interesting contents regarding the San Narciso Hurricane of October 1867 (Killing over 800) and the 7.5 magnitude Earthquake and subsequent Tsunamis with heights over 10 meters that struck St Thomas just 20 days after the Hurricane. A wonderful cover and rare destination.

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