Sale No: 2105
Lot No: 27
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The Jamaica Bishop March Handstamp. 1778 (25 May) entire letter from Halifax, Nova Scotia to John Grant at Spanish Town and showing, on reverse, a very fine strike of the Jamaica Bishop mark for "ju/27 alongside "king/ston" T1a (Proud PS5, rare and of which only about ten examples are recorded) in the same ink, proving that the Bishop mark was indeed struck in Jamaica; the contents mention problems of ships being taken by American privateers with the American War of Independence in full swing at this time and revealing that the letter was taken by "Capt. Hill of the Royal George bound to ye North Side of your Island takes charge of this as he intends crossing over to Kingston" explaining why this was not a Ship Letter. . The proving cover with the earliest known example of a Jamaica Bishop mark, some twenty years earlier than the other few examples which are recorded, and believed to be the sole example with a matching "king/ston" handstamp. . Considered one of the most important Jamaica pre-stamp covers recorded and an outstanding exhibition item. Photo
Provenance: Bob Swarbrick, September 1995. Francois Piat Dewavrin, December 2014 (Image1)
Est. £4,000-5,000
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Opening GBP 3,200.00
Sold...GBP 3,200.00
Closed..Jul-14-2021, 05:22:24 EST
Sold For 3200
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