

BAHAMAS: 1889 (Aug 30): 'On Her Majesty's Service' registered cover to Heidelberg, Germany franked 1863/77 6d. deep violet and 1882 4 d. rose perf. 12 cancelled by oval barred 'B' obliterator, "REGISTERED NASSAU" cds in red, London transit additionally tying 4 d. with arrival backstamp (Sept 13). Fine and very scarce. Cert. BPA (1965). SG 31 + 41