A Correspondence to Denmark
The following twenty-two lots comprise an extensive business correspondence to Denmark, circa 1798 - 1807 and 1832-74. Most of the letters are from Ships Captains, and many show manuscript or handstruck forwarding agents' markings.
cover 1799 - 1806 E.L. (6) from Berwick, Sunderland (mileage h.s. of 25. 5. 1801, first month of use), Lynn, Birmingham, Stockton and Liverpool; also 1831-74 E.L., the postal markings including Isle of Man d.s. (2); undated h.s. of High Street (Sunderland), St. Magarets Bank (Rochester), Newhaven, and Seaview (Ryde); f.a.c. of Winther & Co., Cowes; Hull Ship Letter types (5), and London Ship Letter (4); "crown/REGISTERED" of London (3, in two types); London "3½/GROSCHEN" h.s. (8); and four with adhesives. Some minor faults and creases but a very interesting selection (53)
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cover 1799 - 1806 E.L. (6) from Berwick, Sunderland (mileage h.s. of 25. 5. 1801, first month of use), Lynn, Birmingham, Stockton and Liverpool; also 1831-74 E.L., the postal markings including Isle of Man d.s. (2); undated h.s. of High Street (Sunderland), St. Magarets Bank (Rochester), Newhaven, and Seaview (Ryde); f.a.c. of Winther & Co., Cowes; Hull Ship Letter types (5), and London Ship Letter (4); "crown/REGISTERED" of London (3, in two types); London "3½/GROSCHEN" h.s. (8); and four with adhesives. Some minor faults and creases but a very interesting selection (53)