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Auction: 16027 - The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 1718

Great Britain
Postal History
1636 (24 May) entire letter from William Hurt in Livorno, to his Father, also William Hurt, in London, endorsed "P Ye Shippe Experience/ whome God Preserve", fine intact black wax seal (initials "WH") on reverse, interesting contents (...by virtue of a salva condotta (safe conduct) fro (m) ye king..." regarding shipping movements and lead prices (full transcript included); fine and a rare early letter with a Maritime endorsement. Photo

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Sold for
£700