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Lot# 1496 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 1496 Bermuda

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    Incoming Mail 1822/24: Lot six covers, all narrowly written and sent from Oxford or Guernsey (5) with departure handstamps on reverse, all directed via Falmouth to Durell de Sausmarez on HMS Salisbury in Bermuda. Durell de Sausmarez (1786-1859) belonged to an old family known in Saint Martin's at Guernsey since the 12th century, he entered the Navy in 1812. The HMS Salisbury was a 58-gun fourth rate launched in 1814 and sold in 1837.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF