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Auction: 18046 - The Brian Brookes Collection of Martinique
Lot: 2058

French Colonies - Martinique. The Brian Brookes Collection
Postal History
Second French Period (12 July 1763-23 March 1794)
1793 (20 Jan.) entire letter from St. Pierre to Norwich, Connecticut, showing black "boston" and "24/fe" in circle arrival markings. Interesting contents including ".... delays due to the Turning and Overturning of this colony from Nation to King and from King to Nation as it stands at Present and more at Peace" and "delayed at St. Lucia for ten days due to the embargo but has on some Molasses, sugar and coffee"; some staining but a fine blockade runner letter. Photo

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Estimate
€800 to €1,000