Sale No: 765
Lot No: 794
Symbol: C
Cat No: Jan 30
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COSTA DE ORO. 1843 (Jan 30). Entire letter from Cape Coast Castle, written by B. Watkins to London (in copper-plate writing hand); rated 8d. for ½ ounce rate, struck on reverse with framed ´HASTINGS / SHIP LETTER´ in black (Robertson S3) and London cds of arrival in red April 14. A fine and rare entire, unlisted by Sacher. Interesting content describing the journey South on the ´Medora´ and the storms in the Bay of Biscay and being becalmed at Cape Verde, meeting Mr. Brooking who had just returned from Kumasi. ´T. B. Freeman has been some time absent from home on a visit to Badagry. (Image1)
Start Bid €150
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Opening EUR 150.00
Sold...EUR 150.00
Closed..Sep-28-2021, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 150
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