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Auction: 18046 - The Brian Brookes Collection of Martinique
Lot: 2188

French Colonies - Martinique. The Brian Brookes Collection
Postal History
Fifth French Period (Sept. 1816 to date)
Incoming Mail
1844 (16 Sept.) entire letter from Marseilles to the Commandant of a ship at Guadelooupe, showing despatch c.d.s., framed "p.p." in red and framed straight-line "martinique." h.s.; 1852 (26 Feb.) entire (some ink-etching) to the Governor of Martinique, showing "Mere de la Marine/et des Colonies" h.s. and red London Paid transit c.d.s.; 1852 (28 Apr.) entire from Vierzon to the Governor of Martinique, showing despatch and red London Paid datestamps; and 1860 (1 Nov.) envelope (with contents) to a ship's officer, showing red crayon "1/-" and poor to fine "paid/at/vera cruz" Crowned circle with, on reverse Vera Cruz and St. Thomas double-arc d.s.

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