Lot# 3666 - Auction 284 - 290
Auction 284 - 290
-> British West Indies – The ‘BESANÇON’ Collection (part III)
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Lot# : 3666 Jamaica
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1851 (Dec 30): Entire letter from Kingston to New York endorsed 'p. El Dorado Steamer', struck with 'KINGSTON-JAMAICA / PAID' double arc cds in red on despatch (prepaid '4' in manuscript) and fine two line "JAMAICA / SHIP LETTER" in black. 'Steamship / 10' charge marking of arrival in black also on obverse of a fine and attractive entire interesting content "Your letter of the 8th Oct last only reached us on the 15th instant (Dec) bearing our island post mark "Ship Letter" we believe by one of the American Steamers here from Chargres...".rnProvenance: Collection Henry C. Gibson.Starting bid : 150 CHFHammer price : not sold -
