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Auction: 4007 - Sudan & Virgin Islands - The Wm. Frazer Exhibition Collection
Lot: 508

VIRGIN ISLANDS Early Letters and Handstamps 1820 (July) entire letter to Kendal, rated "1/2" and showing step-type "lancaster/ship letter", and 1829 (24 Mar.) entire letter to Kirby Lonsdale, rated "1/7" and showing on reverse, fine oval-framed "ship letter/gCrownr/port glasgow" h.s. alongside datestamp, the contents giving details of negro slaves, the Governor giving the writer a seat on the Council and sending a monkey!. Photo Estimate £ 100-120

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