Lot 1023
1023
cover 1805 (15 May) entire to Andrew Steele, Edinburgh, rated "1/4" and showing, the unlisted "DOMINICA." in seriffed capitals (47x4mm.) with the letters "NICA" closer together and followed by a stop, oval "SHIP LETTER/Crown/LIVERPOOL" and arrival Bishop Mark "AUG/9"; the paper slightly discoloured around the "DOMINICA" strike. A great rarity. Photo

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cover 1805 (15 May) entire to Andrew Steele, Edinburgh, rated "1/4" and showing, the unlisted "DOMINICA." in seriffed capitals (47x4mm.) with the letters "NICA" closer together and followed by a stop, oval "SHIP LETTER/Crown/LIVERPOOL" and arrival Bishop Mark "AUG/9"; the paper slightly discoloured around the "DOMINICA" strike. A great rarity. Photo
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Note: This is the only recorded use of this handstamp. In 1805, Admiral Villeneuve took a French fleet with 4,000 troops led by General La Grange and took the capital, Roseau, destroying many buildings including the Post Office. This handstamp may well have been the result of repaired type rescued from the wreckage of the Post Office.

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