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Auction: 7028 - British Empire Stamps & Covers
Lot: 1362

Dominica Early Letters 1763 (10 Nov.) entire letter to "Mr. James Gordon, Madeira Merchant, to be left at Loyds Coffee House, London", endorsed "p. the Dolphin, Capt. Dillon, Q.D.C.", marked "1Oz 3/4", rated "1N10" and showing arrival Bishop mark "3/ia" on reverse. Photo Estimate £ 600-700 Note: This is the earliest known letter from the first period of British occupation, 1761-1778. The letter mentions enclosures and this explains the weight of 1 3/4oz. provenance: Nabarro, March 1975 Sugerman, March 1994

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