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Auction: 12013 - The Collector's Series sale
Lot: 577

Prince Edward Island Early Letters and Handstamps Mail to Great Britain 1774 (11 May) entire letter, headed "New London Granvill Bay the Island St Johns", addressed to "George Follows, Castle donington Lestershire, to be left at Cavendish Bridge" and showing, on reverse, "31/de" Bishopmark. Clean and in very fine condition. The earliest recorded letter from the Island. Photo Estimate £ 2,500-3,000 Note: This letter was sent by horse and "ice boat" to Halifax then by merchant ship to New York connecting with an early Falmouth Packet to England.

Sold for
£3,500