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Auction: 7033 - British Empire Stamps & Covers
Lot: 489

British Guiana Early Letters and Handstamps Berbice 1816 (1 Nov.) entire letter ex the Mc.Calmont correspondence "pr packet" to Belfast, rated "1/6", "2/10" and "4/2" (all deleted, the first by Inspector´s Crown h.s.), and "4/10" and showing largely fine oval-framed "ship letter/Crown/ryde", believed to be the sole recorded example of this Ship Letter handstamp. Photo Estimate £ 800-1,000 Note: This cover is illustrated on page E260/A of the Robertson Ship Letter handbook

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