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    1794 (June 8): Seaman's letter from "Halifax" addressed to 'West Bridge Greenock' (Scotland) taxed with 1 Shilling and 5 Pence and sent by British Naval Mail bearing semi-circular 'PLYMOUTH' handstamp on front and London 'Bishop Mark July 18' on reverse with full text transcription: "..... to inform you of Being on board of his majesty's ship the Terpischore friggat for Capt. Target proved very bad to us when we came to the West Indies...." Four page lettersheet with some dust wear and paper loss at right, without any loss of text. Scarce ^Trans-Atlantic letter of an ordinary seeman with interesting content, concerning unpaid wages "...I will receive it, when the ship is paid off". The 'Terpischore' formed three years later part of Nelson's fleet in the action of Santa Cruz Teneriffe in which the Admiral lost his arm.
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 66 Nova Scotia

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    1799 (March 12): Entire letter (eight pages) written at Edinburgh to Charlottetown (Canada) routed via "Custom House Halifax", carried by private vessel HUNTER with HALIFAX / SHIP LRE' in black on front and boxed 'HALIFAX /Apr.26 (?) 1799' on reverse, rated 3 ½ d. collect at Halifax with  2 ½ d. ship letter fee. Fine early transatlantic letter to Canada with scarce Halifax Ship Letter marking (only few known) MacDonald #8 and #235.
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 67 Nova Scotia

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    1851/57: 3 d. bright blue on bluish, an unused vertical pair, large even margins all round and of vivid fresh colour, most attractive appearance, part og. Scarce and very fine. Cert. BPA (2022) Gi = £ 2'200+.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 900.00 CHF
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