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Auction: 1028 - The "Wilkin" Collection of British West Africa Postal History and British Africa Stamps from the Vestey Collection
Lot: 3

Fernando Po 1860 (22 Feb.) envelope from Exeter addressed to "H.J. Martin R.N., H.M.S. Spitfire, West Coast of Africa", bearing GB 1d Stars (6) tied by "235" duplex and showing, on reverse, large part Liverpool transit c.d.s. (23.2); the envelope with large part of reverse missing and other faults. Photo Estimate £ 200-300 Note: The Muster Book of H.M.S. Spitfire shows Henry J. Martin as 1st Mate. H.M.S. Spitfire was based on Fernando Po. The Ship´s log refers to meeting the Packet Boat off Lagos where we presume this letter was received.

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