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Auction: 25027 - Stamps and Covers of Great Britain
Lot: 2012

(x) Great Britain
Postal History
Admiralty
1699 (23 Oct.) entire letter from Admiral George Rooke in German Street, London, with address panel reading "To Denny Lyddall Esq at the Navy Office in Crutchett Fryery", endorsed "Pr. penny post", the reverse struck with fine "w/tv" Dockwra and receivers handstamp. Fine and rare, opening well for display.

provenance:
Wiseman
Jay

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Estimate
£800 to £1,000

Starting price
£650