£180
1765 (Aug 31) Entire letter from Antigua to Charles Tudway at Wells "p. Cap. Martin", endorsed "Ship" and charged 8d, with "31/OC" Bishop Mark. A rare early "Ship" endorsement, the port of landing unknown but possibly London, the first London Ship Letter handstamp not recorded until 1766. Photo on Page 6.
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