PRESTAMP MAIL Hamilton "Double Cross" Datestamp, Type PM4
Sale No: 50
Lot No: 11
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1842 (June 22) Entire from the Missionary Theophilus Pugh, to the Wesleyan Missionary Society in London, backstamped with a superb Hamilton datestamp in black, carried on the "Dee" to Falmouth, charged 1/-. Early and superb. Photo on Page 8. (Image1)
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 170.00
Closed..Oct-06-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 170
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Lot No: 12
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1845 (Jan 20) Entire letter (first page missing) addressed to "Vice Admiral Sir Charles Adam K.C.B., H.M.S Illustrious, Antigua, West Indies", charged 8d, with fine Hamilton backstamp, carried on the "Trent". An exceptional destination, possibly unique from Bermuda, tear to flap which just extends into the address panel, otherwise fine. Photo on Page 8. (Image1)
Opening GBP 500.00
Sold...GBP 420.00
Closed..Oct-06-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 420
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Lot No: 13
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1848 (June 5) Entire letter from the Quartermaster of the 43rd Regt. to Wilson & Sons in Bannockburn, ordering tartan for the regiment, with fine Hamilton backstamp. Carried on the "Tay" to Southampton, charged 1/-. Photo on Page 8. (Image1)
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 170.00
Closed..Oct-06-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 170
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Lot No: 15
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Cat No: Collection
1851 (Aug 19) Long cover signed in the corner by Charles Elliot, Governor of Bermuda, addressed in his handwriting to "R.M Higgs Esquire, St. Georges" with red Hamilton datestamp on the front. The enclosed letter written and signed by Elliot from Mount Langton, accepting Higgs resignation as Commissioner of the Light House and Pilots with regret. The envelope and letter with repaired tears at left (through the Hamilton datestamp), a unique letter and cover from the Governor. Ex Osborn Collection.
Opening GBP 250.00
Sold...GBP 210.00
Closed..Oct-06-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 210
Sale No: 50
Lot No: 17
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Cat No: Collection
1858 (Jan 20) "The Bermudian" newspaper with fine red Hamilton datestamp (Jan 22) on the front, folded, otherwise fine, a unique and remarkable item to have survived. Ex Osborn Collection. Photo on Page 5. (Image1)
