Lot 133
1779 (Jun. 21) Gulf of Florida to Staffordshire England, folded letter with "At sea in the gulph of Florida on board the sloop Jenny" dateline that landed at St. Augustine, British Florida, endorsed "favor of Capt. Brown", carried by ship to Bristol where partial "BRISTOL / SHIP LYRE" handstamp struck, manuscript "5" rating, bottom edge splitting tape reinforced, Fine, rated 5 pence British postage.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
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| Realized $1,900 |
